Ahmedabad City Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Ahmedabad City Population 2026
85,21,357 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
87,42,936
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.84% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 848
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,36,468
Girls 2,85,361
Literacy Gap
7.0% Diff Male Literacy 81.8%
Female Literacy 74.8%
SC Population
5,96,468
10.7% of total
ST Population
67,659
1.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 18,07,450
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,46,600
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 96.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.7%
Agricultural Laborers 0.7%
Household Industries 2.3%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,20,048 | 55,85,528 | +32.36% |
| Literacy Rate | 73.46% | 78.46% | +5.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 885 | 898 | +13 |
Decadal Growth Rate
32.36%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.84%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ahmedabad City in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Ahmedabad City in 2026 is 85,01,494. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.84%.
What is the literacy rate of Ahmedabad City? ▼
The literacy rate of Ahmedabad City is 78.46% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Ahmedabad City? ▼
The sex ratio of Ahmedabad City is 898 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Ahmedabad City in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Ahmedabad City in 2027 is 87,42,936. This projection is based on the 2.84% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Ahmedabad City population changed since 2001? ▼
Ahmedabad City population grew from 42,20,048 in 2001 to 55,85,528 in 2011, a decadal growth of 32.36%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.84%.
What was the population of Ahmedabad City in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Ahmedabad City had a total population of 55,85,528. This comprised 29,42,922 males and 26,42,606 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ahmedabad District
#1 of 11
By population size
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Rank in Gujarat
#1 of 225
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Ahmedabad City | Ahmedabad Avg | Gujarat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 78.46% | 64.81% ↑ 13.6%
| 64.41% ↑ 14.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 898 | 927 ↓ 29 | 941 ↓ 43 |