Pune City Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pune City Population 2026
44,94,984 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
45,79,792
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.06% 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 • 10.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 909
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,86,372
Girls 1,69,331
Literacy Gap
4.7% Diff Male Literacy 82.3%
Female Literacy 77.6%
SC Population
4,46,602
13.5% of total
ST Population
36,708
1.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 11,99,036
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 77,879
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 95.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.7%
Agricultural Laborers 0.5%
Household Industries 3.2%
Villages & Towns
4 locations| Name | Type | Population |
|---|---|---|
| pune (m corp.) | Village | 31,24,458 |
| kirkee (cb) | Village | 78,684 |
| pune (cb) | Village | 71,781 |
| keshavnagar-mundwa (n.v.) | Village | 29,965 |
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,95,911 | 33,04,888 | +22.59% |
| Literacy Rate | 76.29% | 80.05% | +3.8% |
| Sex Ratio | 917 | 943 | +26 |
Decadal Growth Rate
22.59%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.06%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pune City in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pune City in 2026 is 44,87,353. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.06%.
What is the literacy rate of Pune City? ▼
The literacy rate of Pune City is 80.05% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pune City? ▼
The sex ratio of Pune City is 943 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 Pune City in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pune City in 2027 is 45,79,792. This projection is based on the 2.06% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Pune City population changed since 2001? ▼
Pune City population grew from 26,95,911 in 2001 to 33,04,888 in 2011, a decadal growth of 22.59%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.06%.
What was the population of Pune City in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pune City had a total population of 33,04,888. This comprised 17,00,867 males and 16,04,021 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Pune District
#1 of 14
By population size
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Rank in Maharashtra
#2 of 356
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pune City | Pune Avg | Maharashtra Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 80.05% | 72.61% ↑ 7.4%
| 69.46% ↑ 10.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 943 | 935 ↑ 8 | 958 ↓ 15 |
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