Nellore Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nellore Population 2026
8,51,712 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
8,67,314
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 9.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 937
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 30,781
Girls 28,850
Literacy Gap
8.4% Diff Male Literacy 77.4%
Female Literacy 69.0%
SC Population
88,611
14.0% of total
ST Population
33,676
5.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 34%
Main Workers 1,91,781
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,155
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 80.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 3.2%
Agricultural Laborers 12.5%
Household Industries 3.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nellore in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nellore in 2026 is 8,50,308. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nellore? ▼
The literacy rate of Nellore is 73.32% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nellore? ▼
The sex ratio of Nellore is 968 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Nellore in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nellore in 2027 is 8,67,314. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Nellore population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Nellore. The Census 2011 population was 6,31,791. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Nellore in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nellore had a total population of 6,31,791. This comprised 3,21,087 males and 3,10,704 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District
#1 of 46
By population size
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Rank in Andhra Pradesh
#4 of 1068
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nellore | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore Avg | Andhra Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 73.32% | 58% ↑ 15.3%
| 55.37% ↑ 17.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 968 | 985 ↓ 17 | 996 ↓ 28 |
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