Ghaziabad Population in 2025
In 2025, Ghaziabad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 32.44 Lac (32,44,468), indicating a 19.91% increased from Ghaziabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.26 Lac.
Ghaziabad Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Ghaziabad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 32.72 Lac (32,72,075), projecting a 20.93% increased from Ghaziabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 17.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.40 Lac.
Ghaziabad Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ghaziabad Tehsil has a population of 27.06 Lac (27,05,849) with 14.40 Lac (14,40,050) males and 12.66 Lac (12,65,799) females.The sex ratio in Ghaziabad is 879, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 3.76 Lac (3,76,476) which is 13.91% of Ghaziabad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ghaziabad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ghaziabad District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Ghaziabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ghaziabad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 20.49 Lac (20,48,725), accounting for 75.71% of the Ghaziabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.94 Lac (10,94,439), and the Hindu female population is around 9.54 Lac (9,54,286).
Ghaziabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ghaziabad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.93 Lac (5,92,656), accounting for 21.9% of the Ghaziabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.12 Lac (3,11,993), and the Muslim female population is around 2.81 Lac (2,80,663).
Ghaziabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,48,725 | 75.71% |
| Muslim | 5,92,656 | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 17,082 | 0.63% |
| Christian | 15,132 | 0.56% |
| Religion not stated | 14,758 | 0.55% |
| Jain | 14,333 | 0.53% |
| Buddhist | 2,909 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 254 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGhaziabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 24.11 Lac (24,11,491), with 12.82 Lac (12,82,099) being males and 11.29 Lac (11,29,392) being females, making up 89.12% of the Ghaziabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaziabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 2.94 Lac (2,94,358), with 1.58 Lac (1,57,951) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,36,407) being females, making up 10.88% of the Ghaziabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 864 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaziabad Literacy Rate
Ghaziabad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.94% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 86.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 74.12 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ghaziabad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.73%, while in the rural regions of Ghaziabad Tehsil, it is around 74.24%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghaziabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.94 | 86.98 | 74.12 |
| Urban Area | 81.73 | 87.42 | 75.31 |
| Rural Area | 74.24 | 83.25 | 63.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghaziabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.28 | 90.79 | 79 |
| Muslim | 63.97 | 72.21 | 54.79 |
| Sikh | 92.73 | 94.52 | 90.75 |
| Christian | 88.11 | 91.06 | 85.21 |
Ghaziabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghaziabad Tehsil is 3.66 Lac (3,65,817) with 1.95 Lac (1,95,203) males and 1.71 Lac (1,70,614) females, which is 13.52% of Ghaziabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaziabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghaziabad Tehsil is 3.71 k (3,709) with 1.95 k (1,954) males and 1.76 k (1,755) females, which is 0.14% of Ghaziabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghaziabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 879 |
| Urban Area | 881 |
| Rural Area | 864 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghaziabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 872 |
| Muslim | 900 |
| Sikh | 891 |
| Christian | 997 |
Ghaziabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Ghaziabad Tehsil is 457 Square KM, with a population density of 5,921 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ghaziabad Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Ghaziabad Tehsil are 78.The Total Number of households in Ghaziabad Tehsil are 5.20 Lac(5,19,804).
Ghaziabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ghaziabad Tehsil, there are about 8.96 Lac (8,96,095) workers, making up nearly 33.12% of the Ghaziabad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 7.22 Lac (7,22,377) are male workers, and about 1.74 Lac (1,73,718) are female workers.
Ghaziabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.44 Lac (32,44,468) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 32.72 Lac (32,72,075) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 32.97 Lac (32,96,503) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 33.21 Lac (33,20,930) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 33.45 Lac (33,45,358) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 33.70 Lac (33,69,786) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 33.91 Lac (33,90,954) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 34.10 Lac (34,09,801) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 34.29 Lac (34,28,662) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 34.48 Lac (34,47,510) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 34.66 Lac (34,66,370) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 34.85 Lac (34,85,218) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ghaziabad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 34.85 Lac (34,85,218), with a male population of 18.37 Lac (18,36,770) and a female population of 16.48 Lac (16,47,779). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Ghaziabad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.