Hyderabad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hyderabad District has a population of 39.43 Lac (39,43,323) with 20.19 Lac (20,18,575) males and 19.25 Lac (19,24,748) females.The sex ratio in Hyderabad is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hyderabad District is 4.69 Lac (4,69,126) which is 11.9% of Hyderabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hyderabad District is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Hyderabad District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.

39.43 Lac

Toatl Population

20.19 Lac

Male Population

19.25 Lac

Female Population

Hyderabad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hyderabad District current estimated population is projected to be 42.33 Lac (42,33,374), indicating a 7.36% increased from Hyderabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.71 Lac.

Hyderabad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hyderabad District estimated population is projected to be 42.48 Lac (42,47,948), projecting a 7.73% increased from Hyderabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.78 Lac.

Hyderabad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hyderabad District, with a total Hindu population of 20.46 Lac (20,46,051), accounting for 51.89% of the Hyderabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.47 Lac (10,46,624), and the Hindu female population is around 9.99 Lac (9,99,427).

Hyderabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hyderabad District, with a total Muslim population of 17.13 Lac (17,13,405), accounting for 43.45% of the Hyderabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.80 Lac (8,80,127), and the Muslim female population is around 8.33 Lac (8,33,278).

Hyderabad Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu20,46,05151.89%
Muslim17,13,40543.45%
Christian87,5222.22%
Religion not stated62,1421.58%
Jain19,5600.5%
Sikh11,4460.29%
Other religions and persuasions1,9290.05%
Buddhist1,2680.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Hyderabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Hyderabad District is 39.43 Lac (39,43,323), with 20.19 Lac (20,18,575) being males and 19.25 Lac (19,24,748) being females, making up 100% of the Hyderabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Hyderabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Hyderabad District is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Hyderabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Hyderabad Literacy Rate

Hyderabad District has a literacy rate of 83.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hyderabad District is 86.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hyderabad District is 79.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hyderabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.25%, while in the rural regions of Hyderabad District, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hyderabad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.25 86.99 79.35
Urban Area 83.25 86.99 79.35
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hyderabad

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.06 88.69 79.24
Muslim 81.82 84.55 78.96
Christian 88.55 91.13 86.04
Religion not stated 81.77 86.11 77.63

Hyderabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hyderabad District is 2.48 Lac (2,47,927) with 1.24 Lac (1,24,313) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,614) females, which is 6.29% of Hyderabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Hyderabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hyderabad District is 48.94 k (48,937) with 25.56 k (25,556) males and 23.38 k (23,381) females, which is 1.24% of Hyderabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hyderabad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 954
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hyderabad

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 955
Muslim 947
Christian 1022
Religion not stated 1009

Hyderabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Hyderabad District is 217 Square KM, with a population density of 18,172 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hyderabad District are 3The Total Number of households in Hyderabad District are 8.49 Lac(8,49,051).

Hyderabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hyderabad District, there are about 14.13 Lac (14,13,297) workers, making up nearly 35.84% of the Hyderabad District total population. Out of these, around 10.46 Lac (10,45,585) are male workers, and about 3.68 Lac (3,67,712) are female workers.

Hyderabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Hyderabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,99,082, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 39,43,323 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 41.17% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 21.91%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Hyderabad District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,99,082 to 39,43,323.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 41.17%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 4.99 Lac ----- ----- 2.57 Lac 2.42 Lac
1911 6.28 Lac 1.29 Lac 25.77492276 3.22 Lac 3.05 Lac
1921 5.57 Lac -70.81 k -11.28002931 2.85 Lac 2.72 Lac
1931 5.88 Lac 31.30 k 5.620985684 3.06 Lac 2.83 Lac
1941 8.11 Lac 2.23 Lac 37.83858678 4.17 Lac 3.94 Lac
1951 10.84 Lac 2.73 Lac 33.65162373 5.45 Lac 5.38 Lac
1961 11.92 Lac 1.08 Lac 9.969602283 6.18 Lac 5.74 Lac
1971 16.82 Lac 4.91 Lac 41.17052736 8.77 Lac 8.05 Lac
1981 22.51 Lac 5.69 Lac 33.80671753 11.72 Lac 10.79 Lac
1991 31.46 Lac 8.95 Lac 39.75683793 16.27 Lac 15.19 Lac
2001 38.30 Lac 6.84 Lac 21.73640366 19.81 Lac 18.49 Lac
2011 39.43 Lac 1.14 Lac 2.965465397 20.19 Lac 19.25 Lac

Historical Population of Hyderabad by Census Year 1901-2011

Hyderabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 42.33 Lac (42,33,374) 7.36%
2025 42.48 Lac (42,47,948) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 42.58 Lac (42,58,324) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 42.66 Lac (42,65,690) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 42.73 Lac (42,73,135) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 42.81 Lac (42,80,501) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 42.88 Lac (42,87,867) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 42.92 Lac (42,91,669) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 42.93 Lac (42,92,857) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 42.94 Lac (42,94,124) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 42.95 Lac (42,95,313) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 42.97 Lac (42,96,501) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 42.98 Lac (42,97,768) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Hyderabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 42.98 Lac (42,97,768), with a male population of 21.88 Lac (21,88,268) and a female population of 21.09 Lac (21,08,991). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Hyderabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Hyderabad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Hyderabad is 39.43 Lac (39,43,323).

The estimated population of Hyderabad in 2024 is approximately 42.33 Lac (42,33,374).

Hindu constitute 51.89% of Hyderabad population, amounting to approximately 20.46 Lac (20,46,051) people.

Muslim constitute 43.45% of Hyderabad population, totaling around 17.13 Lac (17,13,405) people.

Hindu: 51.89%, Muslim: 43.45%, Christian: 2.22%, Religion not stated: 1.58%, Jain: 0.5%, Sikh: 0.29%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Hyderabad is 2.48 Lac (6.29%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 48.94 k (1.24%).

In Hyderabad, 39.43 Lac (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hyderabad is 83.25%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 79.35%.

The sex ratio in Hyderabad is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Hyderabad population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.