Coimbatore Population
As per the 2011 Census, Coimbatore District has a population of 34.58 Lac (34,58,045) with 17.29 Lac (17,29,297) males and 17.29 Lac (17,28,748) females.The sex ratio in Coimbatore is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Coimbatore District is 3.19 Lac (3,19,332) which is 9.23% of Coimbatore District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Coimbatore District is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Coimbatore District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.
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Coimbatore Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Coimbatore District current estimated population is projected to be 36.86 Lac (36,86,475), indicating a 6.61% increased from Coimbatore's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.51 Lac.
Coimbatore Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Coimbatore District estimated population is projected to be 36.97 Lac (36,97,407), projecting a 6.92% increased from Coimbatore's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.57 Lac.
Coimbatore Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Coimbatore District, with a total Hindu population of 30.44 Lac (30,44,145), accounting for 88.03% of the Coimbatore District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.24 Lac (15,24,074), and the Hindu female population is around 15.20 Lac (15,20,071).
Coimbatore Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Coimbatore District, with a total Muslim population of 2.11 Lac (2,11,035), accounting for 6.1% of the Coimbatore District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.06 Lac (1,05,692), and the Muslim female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,05,343).
Coimbatore Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 30,44,145 | 88.03% |
| Muslim | 2,11,035 | 6.1% |
| Christian | 1,90,314 | 5.5% |
| Religion not stated | 7,483 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 3,284 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 1,112 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 435 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 237 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCoimbatore Urban Population
The Urban population of Coimbatore District is 26.19 Lac (26,18,940), with 13.10 Lac (13,10,265) being males and 13.09 Lac (13,08,675) being females, making up 75.73% of the Coimbatore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Coimbatore Rural Population
The Rural population of Coimbatore District is 8.39 Lac (8,39,105), with 4.19 Lac (4,19,032) being males and 4.20 Lac (4,20,073) being females, making up 24.27% of the Coimbatore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Coimbatore Literacy Rate
Coimbatore District has a literacy rate of 83.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Coimbatore District is 89.06 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Coimbatore District is 78.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Coimbatore District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.82%, while in the rural regions of Coimbatore District, it is around 72.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Coimbatore
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.98 | 89.06 | 78.92 |
| Urban Area | 87.82 | 92.09 | 83.56 |
| Rural Area | 72.16 | 79.73 | 64.63 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Coimbatore
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.81 | 88.2 | 77.43 |
| Muslim | 91.17 | 94.73 | 87.62 |
| Christian | 94.85 | 96.89 | 92.9 |
| Religion not stated | 84.8 | 91.4 | 79.68 |
Coimbatore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Coimbatore District is 5.36 Lac (5,35,911) with 2.67 Lac (2,66,960) males and 2.69 Lac (2,68,951) females, which is 15.5% of Coimbatore District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Coimbatore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Coimbatore District is 28.34 k (28,342) with 14.25 k (14,245) males and 14.10 k (14,097) females, which is 0.82% of Coimbatore District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Coimbatore
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1000 |
| Urban Area | 999 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Coimbatore
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 998 |
| Muslim | 997 |
| Christian | 1036 |
| Religion not stated | 1207 |
Coimbatore Area & Households
The Total Area of Coimbatore District is 4,732 Square KM, with a population density of 731 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Coimbatore District are 69 and the Total Number of Villages in Coimbatore District are 237.The Total Number of households in Coimbatore District are 9.58 Lac(9,58,035).
Coimbatore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Coimbatore District, there are about 15.68 Lac (15,67,950) workers, making up nearly 45.34% of the Coimbatore District total population. Out of these, around 10.83 Lac (10,83,125) are male workers, and about 4.85 Lac (4,84,825) are female workers.
Coimbatore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.86 Lac (36,86,475) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 36.97 Lac (36,97,407) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 37.05 Lac (37,04,950) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 37.10 Lac (37,10,058) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 37.15 Lac (37,15,166) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 37.20 Lac (37,20,274) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 37.25 Lac (37,25,382) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 37.27 Lac (37,27,435) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 37.27 Lac (37,27,292) | 7.79% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 37.27 Lac (37,27,148) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 37.27 Lac (37,27,005) | 7.78% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 37.27 Lac (37,26,862) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 37.27 Lac (37,26,719) | 7.77% | 0 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Coimbatore District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 37.27 Lac (37,26,719), with a male population of 18.46 Lac (18,46,084) and a female population of 18.81 Lac (18,80,687). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Coimbatore District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.31%.