New Delhi Population
As per the 2011 Census, New Delhi District has a population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,004) with 77.94 k (77,942) males and 64.06 k (64,062) females.The sex ratio in New Delhi is 822, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of New Delhi District is 12.76 k (12,760) which is 8.99% of New Delhi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of New Delhi District is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, New Delhi District is listed as part of NCT OF DELHI State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- New Delhi Population Census 2011
- New Delhi 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
New Delhi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, New Delhi District current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,83,534), indicating a 29.25% increased from New Delhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 83.46 k.
New Delhi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, New Delhi District estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,823), projecting a 31.56% increased from New Delhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 85.01 k.
New Delhi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in New Delhi District, with a total Hindu population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,482), accounting for 87.66% of the New Delhi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 68.37 k (68,371), and the Hindu female population is around 56.11 k (56,111).
New Delhi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in New Delhi District, with a total Muslim population of 8.48 k (8,480), accounting for 5.97% of the New Delhi District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.89 k (4,894), and the Muslim female population is around 3.59 k (3,586).
New Delhi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,24,482 | 87.66% |
| Muslim | 8,480 | 5.97% |
| Christian | 4,852 | 3.42% |
| Sikh | 2,933 | 2.07% |
| Jain | 679 | 0.48% |
| Buddhist | 312 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 200 | 0.14% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 66 | 0.05% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNew Delhi Urban Population
The Urban population of New Delhi District is 1.42 Lac (1,42,004), with 77.94 k (77,942) being males and 64.06 k (64,062) being females, making up 100% of the New Delhi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 822 females for every 1000 males.
New Delhi Rural Population
The Rural population of New Delhi District is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the New Delhi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
New Delhi Literacy Rate
New Delhi District has a literacy rate of 88.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of New Delhi District is 92.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of New Delhi District is 83.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In New Delhi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.34%, while in the rural regions of New Delhi District, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of New Delhi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.34 | 92.24 | 83.56 |
| Urban Area | 88.34 | 92.24 | 83.56 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in New Delhi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.49 | 92.66 | 83.38 |
| Muslim | 78.36 | 81.84 | 73.47 |
| Christian | 95.24 | 97.09 | 93.48 |
| Sikh | 95.23 | 95.96 | 94.24 |
New Delhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in New Delhi District is 33.25 k (33,245) with 17.89 k (17,885) males and 15.36 k (15,360) females, which is 23.41% of New Delhi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 859 females for every 1000 males.
New Delhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in New Delhi District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in New Delhi District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of New Delhi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 822 |
| Urban Area | 822 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in New Delhi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 821 |
| Muslim | 733 |
| Christian | 1049 |
| Sikh | 740 |
New Delhi Area & Households
The Total Area of New Delhi District is 35 Square KM, with a population density of 4,057 people per square kilometer, The Total Number of households in New Delhi District are 33.21 k(33,208).
New Delhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In New Delhi District, there are about 59.54 k (59,541) workers, making up nearly 41.93% of the New Delhi District total population. Out of these, around 46.94 k (46,940) are male workers, and about 12.60 k (12,601) are female workers.
New Delhi - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, New Delhi district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,43,846, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,42,004 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 17.04% 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 0.90%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
New Delhi District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,43,846 to 1,42,004.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 17.04%.
- 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 | N.A. | ----- | ----- | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1911 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1921 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1931 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1941 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1951 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1961 | 1.44 Lac | N.A. | N.A. | 86.18 k | 57.67 k |
| 1971 | 1.65 Lac | 20.86 k | 14.49883904 | 96.56 k | 68.14 k |
| 1981 | 1.44 Lac | -20.59 k | -12.49954463 | 83.85 k | 60.26 k |
| 1991 | 1.69 Lac | 24.55 k | 17.03778233 | 94.07 k | 74.60 k |
| 2001 | 1.79 Lac | 10.44 k | 6.191416324 | 99.96 k | 79.16 k |
| 2011 | 1.42 Lac | -37.11 k | -20.71776319 | 77.94 k | 64.06 k |
New Delhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,534) | 29.25% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,823) | 31.56% | 2.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,155) | 33.91% | 2.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,511) | 36.27% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,876) | 38.64% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.00 Lac (2,00,232) | 41% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.04 Lac (2,03,597) | 43.37% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.07 Lac (2,06,978) | 45.75% | 2.38 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.10 Lac (2,10,385) | 48.15% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.14 Lac (2,13,791) | 50.55% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,189) | 52.95% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,596) | 55.34% | 2.39 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,002) | 57.74% | 2.4 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that New Delhi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.24 Lac (2,24,002), with a male population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,908) and a female population of 1.03 Lac (1,02,986). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from New Delhi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.