Gujarat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gujarat State has a population of 6.04 Cr (6,04,39,692) with 3.15 Cr (3,14,91,260) males and 2.89 Cr (2,89,48,432) females.The sex ratio in Gujarat is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gujarat State is 77.77 Lac (77,77,262) which is 12.87% of Gujarat State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gujarat State is 890 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gujarat State is listed as part of the West region of India .

6.04 Cr

Toatl Population

3.15 Cr

Male Population

2.89 Cr

Female Population

Gujarat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gujarat State current estimated population is projected to be 7.22 Cr (7,22,10,518), indicating a 19.48% increased from Gujarat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.79 Cr, and the estimated female population is 3.43 Cr.

Gujarat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gujarat State estimated population is projected to be 7.31 Cr (7,30,62,758), projecting a 20.89% increased from Gujarat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.84 Cr, and the estimated female population is 3.47 Cr.

Gujarat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gujarat State, with a total Hindu population of 5.35 Cr (5,35,33,988), accounting for 88.57% of the Gujarat State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.79 Cr (2,79,41,177), and the Hindu female population is around 2.56 Cr (2,55,92,811).

Gujarat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gujarat State, with a total Muslim population of 58.47 Lac (58,46,761), accounting for 9.67% of the Gujarat State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.07 Lac (30,07,221), and the Muslim female population is around 28.40 Lac (28,39,540).

Gujarat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,35,33,98888.57%
Muslim58,46,7619.67%
Jain5,79,6540.96%
Christian3,16,1780.52%
Sikh58,2460.1%
Religion not stated57,9020.1%
Buddhist30,4830.05%
Other religions and persuasions16,4800.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gujarat Urban Population

The Urban population of Gujarat State is 2.57 Cr (2,57,45,083), with 1.37 Cr (1,36,92,101) being males and 1.21 Cr (1,20,52,982) being females, making up 42.6% of the Gujarat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.

Gujarat Rural Population

The Rural population of Gujarat State is 3.47 Cr (3,46,94,609), with 1.78 Cr (1,77,99,159) being males and 1.69 Cr (1,68,95,450) being females, making up 57.4% of the Gujarat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Gujarat Literacy Rate

Gujarat State has a literacy rate of 78.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gujarat State is 85.75 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gujarat State is 69.68 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gujarat State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.31%, while in the rural regions of Gujarat State, it is around 71.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gujarat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.03 85.75 69.68
Urban Area 86.31 90.98 81.03
Rural Area 71.71 81.61 61.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gujarat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 77.46 85.45 68.8
Muslim 80.82 87.15 74.14
Jain 96.98 97.93 96.01
Christian 83.94 88.25 79.58

Gujarat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gujarat State is 40.74 Lac (40,74,447) with 21.10 Lac (21,10,331) males and 19.64 Lac (19,64,116) females, which is 6.74% of Gujarat State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Gujarat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gujarat State is 89.17 Lac (89,17,174) with 45.01 Lac (45,01,389) males and 44.16 Lac (44,15,785) females, which is 14.75% of Gujarat State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Gujarat Slum Population

Slum Population in Gujarat State is 16.80 Lac (16,80,095) with 9.13 Lac (9,12,571) males and 7.68 Lac (7,67,524) females, which is 2.78% of Gujarat State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 842 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Gujarat State are 3.46 Lac (3,45,998).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gujarat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 920
Urban Area 881
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gujarat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 916
Muslim 945
Jain 966
Christian 980

Gujarat Area & Households

The Total Area of Gujarat State is 1,96,244 Square KM, with a population density of 308 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gujarat State are 348 and the Total Number of Villages in Gujarat State are 18,225.The Total Number of households in Gujarat State are 1.22 Cr(1,22,48,428).

Gujarat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gujarat State, there are about 2.48 Cr (2,47,67,747) workers, making up nearly 40.98% of the Gujarat State total population. Out of these, around 1.80 Cr (1,80,00,914) are male workers, and about 67.67 Lac (67,66,833) are female workers.

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

Gujarat state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 90,94,748, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 6,04,39,692 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 29.39% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.05%.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.

Gujarat State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 90,94,748 to 6,04,39,692.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 29.39%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 90.95 Lac ----- ----- 46.55 Lac 44.40 Lac
1911 98.04 Lac 7.09 Lac 7.793937776 50.38 Lac 47.66 Lac
1921 1.02 Cr 3.71 Lac 3.788429684 52.33 Lac 49.42 Lac
1931 1.15 Cr 13.15 Lac 12.92226458 59.07 Lac 55.83 Lac
1941 1.37 Cr 22.12 Lac 19.24940043 70.60 Lac 66.41 Lac
1951 1.63 Cr 25.61 Lac 18.69208822 83.32 Lac 79.31 Lac
1961 2.06 Cr 43.71 Lac 26.87563908 1.06 Cr 99.99 Lac
1971 2.67 Cr 60.64 Lac 29.38991972 1.38 Cr 1.29 Cr
1981 3.41 Cr 73.88 Lac 27.6742426 1.76 Cr 1.65 Cr
1991 4.13 Cr 72.24 Lac 21.1929402 2.14 Cr 2.00 Cr
2001 5.07 Cr 93.61 Lac 22.66165511 2.64 Cr 2.43 Cr
2011 6.04 Cr 97.69 Lac 19.27862431 3.15 Cr 2.89 Cr

Historical Population of Gujarat by Census Year 1901-2011

Gujarat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 7.22 Cr (7,22,10,518) 19.48%
2025 7.31 Cr (7,30,62,758) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 7.39 Cr (7,38,62,477) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 7.46 Cr (7,46,24,538) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 7.54 Cr (7,53,86,600) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 7.61 Cr (7,61,48,661) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 7.69 Cr (7,69,10,723) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 7.76 Cr (7,76,19,271) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 7.83 Cr (7,82,90,163) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 7.90 Cr (7,89,61,054) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 7.96 Cr (7,96,31,946) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 8.03 Cr (8,03,02,837) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 8.10 Cr (8,09,73,729) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gujarat State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.10 Cr (8,09,73,729), with a male population of 4.26 Cr (4,26,04,133) and a female population of 3.84 Cr (3,83,69,215). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Gujarat State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Gujarat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gujarat is 6.04 Cr (6,04,39,692).

The estimated population of Gujarat in 2024 is approximately 7.22 Cr (7,22,10,518).

Hindu constitute 88.57% of Gujarat population, amounting to approximately 5.35 Cr (5,35,33,988) people.

Muslim constitute 9.67% of Gujarat population, totaling around 58.47 Lac (58,46,761) people.

Hindu: 88.57%, Muslim: 9.67%, Jain: 0.96%, Christian: 0.52%, Sikh: 0.1%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gujarat is 40.74 Lac (6.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 89.17 Lac (14.75%).

In Gujarat, 2.57 Cr (42.6%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.47 Cr (57.4%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gujarat is 78.03%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 69.68%.

The sex ratio in Gujarat is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Gujarat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.21% up to 2036.