Mumbai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mumbai District has a population of 30.85 Lac (30,85,411) with 16.85 Lac (16,84,608) males and 14.01 Lac (14,00,803) females.The sex ratio in Mumbai is 832, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mumbai District is 2.73 Lac (2,72,886) which is 8.84% of Mumbai District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mumbai District is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mumbai District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Mumbai Population Census 2011
- Mumbai Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Mumbai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mumbai District current estimated population is projected to be 34.89 Lac (34,89,462), indicating a 13.1% increased from Mumbai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.78 Lac.
Mumbai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mumbai District estimated population is projected to be 35.16 Lac (35,16,030), projecting a 13.96% increased from Mumbai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.90 Lac.
Mumbai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mumbai District, with a total Hindu population of 18.74 Lac (18,73,762), accounting for 60.73% of the Mumbai District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.26 Lac (10,25,720), and the Hindu female population is around 8.48 Lac (8,48,042).
Mumbai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mumbai District, with a total Muslim population of 7.73 Lac (7,73,173), accounting for 25.06% of the Mumbai District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.42 Lac (4,41,648), and the Muslim female population is around 3.32 Lac (3,31,525).
Mumbai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,73,762 | 60.73% |
| Muslim | 7,73,173 | 25.06% |
| Jain | 1,66,000 | 5.38% |
| Buddhist | 1,34,257 | 4.35% |
| Christian | 84,555 | 2.74% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 31,094 | 1.01% |
| Sikh | 13,471 | 0.44% |
| Religion not stated | 9,099 | 0.29% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMumbai Urban Population
The Urban population of Mumbai District is 30.85 Lac (30,85,411), with 16.85 Lac (16,84,608) being males and 14.01 Lac (14,00,803) being females, making up 100% of the Mumbai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 832 females for every 1000 males.
Mumbai Rural Population
The Rural population of Mumbai District is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mumbai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Mumbai Literacy Rate
Mumbai District has a literacy rate of 89.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mumbai District is 91.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mumbai District is 86.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mumbai District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.21%, while in the rural regions of Mumbai District, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mumbai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.21 | 91.48 | 86.45 |
| Urban Area | 89.21 | 91.48 | 86.45 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mumbai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.96 | 92.88 | 86.4 |
| Muslim | 84.95 | 86.11 | 83.36 |
| Jain | 96.15 | 96.95 | 95.36 |
| Buddhist | 89.37 | 94.61 | 84.3 |
Mumbai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mumbai District is 2.20 Lac (2,19,934) with 1.12 Lac (1,11,564) males and 1.08 Lac (1,08,370) females, which is 7.13% of Mumbai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Mumbai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mumbai District is 25.09 k (25,093) with 13.49 k (13,488) males and 11.61 k (11,605) females, which is 0.81% of Mumbai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 861 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mumbai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 832 |
| Urban Area | 832 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mumbai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 827 |
| Muslim | 751 |
| Jain | 1002 |
| Buddhist | 1026 |
Mumbai Area & Households
The Total Area of Mumbai District is 157 Square KM, with a population density of 19,652 people per square kilometer, The Total Number of households in Mumbai District are 6.74 Lac(6,74,339).
Mumbai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mumbai District, there are about 12.84 Lac (12,84,396) workers, making up nearly 41.63% of the Mumbai District total population. Out of these, around 10.21 Lac (10,21,009) are male workers, and about 2.63 Lac (2,63,387) are female workers.
Mumbai - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Mumbai district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,21,776, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 30,85,411 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1951. The growth rate of 66.23% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 2011 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.28%.
Mumbai District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,21,776 to 30,85,411.
- The year 1951 stands out with a growth rate of 66.23%.
- The year 2011 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.22 Lac | 0 | 0 | 4.37 Lac | 2.85 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.93 Lac | 1.72 Lac | 23.78923655 | 5.69 Lac | 3.24 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.74 Lac | 1.80 Lac | 20.16875569 | 6.88 Lac | 3.86 Lac |
| 1931 | 10.87 Lac | 13.51 k | 1.25791084 | 6.83 Lac | 4.04 Lac |
| 1941 | 14.01 Lac | 3.14 Lac | 28.86962824 | 8.67 Lac | 5.34 Lac |
| 1951 | 23.29 Lac | 9.28 Lac | 66.23282817 | 14.80 Lac | 8.49 Lac |
| 1961 | 27.72 Lac | 4.43 Lac | 19.01714026 | 17.05 Lac | 10.67 Lac |
| 1971 | 30.70 Lac | 2.98 Lac | 10.76667437 | 18.39 Lac | 12.32 Lac |
| 1981 | 32.85 Lac | 2.15 Lac | 6.991386728 | 19.00 Lac | 13.85 Lac |
| 1991 | 31.75 Lac | -1.10 Lac | -3.353109856 | 17.73 Lac | 14.02 Lac |
| 2001 | 33.38 Lac | 1.63 Lac | 5.138510354 | 18.78 Lac | 14.60 Lac |
| 2011 | 30.85 Lac | -2.53 Lac | -7.56793451 | 16.85 Lac | 14.01 Lac |
Mumbai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.89 Lac (34,89,462) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 35.16 Lac (35,16,030) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 35.40 Lac (35,40,279) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 35.63 Lac (35,62,891) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 35.86 Lac (35,85,504) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 36.08 Lac (36,08,089) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 36.31 Lac (36,30,701) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 36.51 Lac (36,50,641) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 36.69 Lac (36,68,725) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 36.87 Lac (36,86,810) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 37.05 Lac (37,04,867) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 37.23 Lac (37,22,951) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 37.41 Lac (37,41,008) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mumbai District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 37.41 Lac (37,41,008), with a male population of 20.51 Lac (20,51,436) and a female population of 16.91 Lac (16,90,504). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Mumbai District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.