Najafgarh Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Najafgarh Population 2026
18,43,389 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
18,74,061
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 • 12.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 832
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 91,067
Girls 75,738
Literacy Gap
9.6% Diff Male Literacy 82.1%
Female Literacy 72.5%
SC Population
1,71,602
12.6% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 32%
Main Workers 4,09,644
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 22,611
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 94.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.9%
Agricultural Laborers 1.2%
Household Industries 2.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Najafgarh in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Najafgarh in 2026 is 18,37,315. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Najafgarh? ▼
The literacy rate of Najafgarh is 77.63% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Najafgarh? ▼
The sex ratio of Najafgarh is 872 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Najafgarh in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Najafgarh in 2027 is 18,74,061. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Najafgarh population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Najafgarh. The Census 2011 population was 13,65,152. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Najafgarh in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Najafgarh had a total population of 13,65,152. This comprised 7,29,396 males and 6,35,756 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in South West District
#1 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#3 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Najafgarh | South West Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 77.63% | 78.11% ↓ 0.5%
| 76.83% ↑ 0.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 872 | 819 ↑ 53 | 864 ↑ 8 |
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