Ghaziabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ghaziabad District has a population of 46.82 Lac (46,81,645) with 24.89 Lac (24,88,834) males and 21.93 Lac (21,92,811) females.The sex ratio in Ghaziabad is 882, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghaziabad District is 6.81 Lac (6,81,231) which is 14.55% of Ghaziabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghaziabad District is 851 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Ghaziabad District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Ghaziabad Population Census 2011
- Ghaziabad 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
Ghaziabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ghaziabad District current estimated population is projected to be 55.58 Lac (55,58,066), indicating a 18.72% increased from Ghaziabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.16 Lac.
Ghaziabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ghaziabad District estimated population is projected to be 56.14 Lac (56,13,560), projecting a 19.91% increased from Ghaziabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.43 Lac.
Ghaziabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ghaziabad District, with a total Hindu population of 34.14 Lac (34,14,427), accounting for 72.93% of the Ghaziabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.24 Lac (18,23,729), and the Hindu female population is around 15.91 Lac (15,90,698).
Ghaziabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ghaziabad District, with a total Muslim population of 11.87 Lac (11,86,776), accounting for 25.35% of the Ghaziabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.23 Lac (6,22,836), and the Muslim female population is around 5.64 Lac (5,63,940).
Ghaziabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 34,14,427 | 72.93% |
| Muslim | 11,86,776 | 25.35% |
| Sikh | 23,001 | 0.49% |
| Christian | 19,026 | 0.41% |
| Religion not stated | 18,251 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 16,412 | 0.35% |
| Buddhist | 3,487 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 265 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGhaziabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Ghaziabad District is 31.63 Lac (31,62,547), with 16.81 Lac (16,80,612) being males and 14.82 Lac (14,81,935) being females, making up 67.55% of the Ghaziabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaziabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Ghaziabad District is 15.19 Lac (15,19,098), with 8.08 Lac (8,08,222) being males and 7.11 Lac (7,10,876) being females, making up 32.45% of the Ghaziabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaziabad Literacy Rate
Ghaziabad District has a literacy rate of 78.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghaziabad District is 85.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghaziabad District is 69.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ghaziabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.62%, while in the rural regions of Ghaziabad District, it is around 72.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghaziabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.07 | 85.42 | 69.79 |
| Urban Area | 80.62 | 86.62 | 73.86 |
| Rural Area | 72.6 | 82.83 | 61.04 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghaziabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.8 | 89.62 | 75.05 |
| Muslim | 62.76 | 71.87 | 52.69 |
| Sikh | 91.32 | 93.52 | 88.88 |
| Christian | 85.35 | 88.63 | 82.06 |
Ghaziabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghaziabad District is 7.73 Lac (7,73,463) with 4.13 Lac (4,12,750) males and 3.61 Lac (3,60,713) females, which is 16.52% of Ghaziabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaziabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghaziabad District is 3.97 k (3,968) with 2.10 k (2,104) males and 1.86 k (1,864) females, which is 0.08% of Ghaziabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghaziabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 882 |
| Urban Area | 882 |
| Rural Area | 880 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghaziabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 873 |
| Muslim | 906 |
| Sikh | 890 |
| Christian | 974 |
Ghaziabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Ghaziabad District is 1,179 Square KM, with a population density of 3,971 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ghaziabad District are 26 and the Total Number of Villages in Ghaziabad District are 547.The Total Number of households in Ghaziabad District are 8.51 Lac(8,50,676).
Ghaziabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ghaziabad District, there are about 15.21 Lac (15,20,538) workers, making up nearly 32.48% of the Ghaziabad District total population. Out of these, around 12.32 Lac (12,31,615) are male workers, and about 2.89 Lac (2,88,923) are female workers.
Ghaziabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Ghaziabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,95,100, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 46,81,645 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 46.89% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 23.79%.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.
Ghaziabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,95,100 to 46,81,645.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 46.89%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.95 Lac | - | - | 2.63 Lac | 2.32 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.88 Lac | -6.62 k | -1.337305595 | 2.63 Lac | 2.25 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.84 Lac | -4.92 k | -1.007412806 | 2.60 Lac | 2.23 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.17 Lac | 33.12 k | 6.849850483 | 2.80 Lac | 2.37 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.10 Lac | 93.20 k | 18.03762863 | 3.28 Lac | 2.82 Lac |
| 1951 | 7.28 Lac | 1.18 Lac | 19.39256704 | 3.93 Lac | 3.35 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.83 Lac | 1.55 Lac | 21.31720294 | 4.79 Lac | 4.05 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.49 Lac | 2.66 Lac | 30.10550505 | 6.28 Lac | 5.21 Lac |
| 1981 | 15.95 Lac | 4.45 Lac | 38.75837131 | 8.72 Lac | 7.22 Lac |
| 1991 | 22.56 Lac | 6.61 Lac | 41.46816339 | 12.26 Lac | 10.30 Lac |
| 2001 | 33.14 Lac | 10.58 Lac | 46.89447092 | 17.82 Lac | 15.32 Lac |
| 2011 | 46.82 Lac | 13.68 Lac | 41.26572462 | 24.89 Lac | 21.93 Lac |
Ghaziabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.58 Lac (55,58,066) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 56.14 Lac (56,13,560) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 56.61 Lac (56,61,326) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 57.04 Lac (57,03,590) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 57.46 Lac (57,45,855) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 57.88 Lac (57,88,120) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 58.30 Lac (58,30,385) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 58.67 Lac (58,67,010) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 59.00 Lac (58,99,619) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 59.32 Lac (59,32,252) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 59.65 Lac (59,64,862) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 59.97 Lac (59,97,494) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 60.30 Lac (60,30,104) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ghaziabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 60.30 Lac (60,30,104), with a male population of 31.74 Lac (31,74,484) and a female population of 28.55 Lac (28,54,534). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Ghaziabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.