Lucknow Population
As per the 2011 Census, Lucknow District has a population of 45.90 Lac (45,89,838) with 23.94 Lac (23,94,476) males and 21.95 Lac (21,95,362) females.The sex ratio in Lucknow is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lucknow District is 5.44 Lac (5,43,641) which is 11.84% of Lucknow District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lucknow District is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Lucknow District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Lucknow Population Census 2011
- Lucknow 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
Lucknow Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Lucknow District current estimated population is projected to be 54.49 Lac (54,49,072), indicating a 18.72% increased from Lucknow's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 28.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.19 Lac.
Lucknow Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Lucknow District estimated population is projected to be 55.03 Lac (55,03,478), projecting a 19.91% increased from Lucknow's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.46 Lac.
Lucknow Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Lucknow District, with a total Hindu population of 35.38 Lac (35,37,787), accounting for 77.08% of the Lucknow District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.54 Lac (18,54,475), and the Hindu female population is around 16.83 Lac (16,83,312).
Lucknow Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Lucknow District, with a total Muslim population of 9.85 Lac (9,85,070), accounting for 21.46% of the Lucknow District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.06 Lac (5,05,928), and the Muslim female population is around 4.79 Lac (4,79,142).
Lucknow Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 35,37,787 | 77.08% |
| Muslim | 9,85,070 | 21.46% |
| Sikh | 23,883 | 0.52% |
| Christian | 20,493 | 0.45% |
| Religion not stated | 13,249 | 0.29% |
| Jain | 4,975 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 3,877 | 0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 504 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationLucknow Urban Population
The Urban population of Lucknow District is 30.39 Lac (30,38,996), with 15.81 Lac (15,80,724) being males and 14.58 Lac (14,58,272) being females, making up 66.21% of the Lucknow total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Lucknow Rural Population
The Rural population of Lucknow District is 15.51 Lac (15,50,842), with 8.14 Lac (8,13,752) being males and 7.37 Lac (7,37,090) being females, making up 33.79% of the Lucknow total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Lucknow Literacy Rate
Lucknow District has a literacy rate of 77.29% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lucknow District is 82.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lucknow District is 71.54 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Lucknow District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.91%, while in the rural regions of Lucknow District, it is around 67.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lucknow
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.29 | 82.56 | 71.54 |
| Urban Area | 81.91 | 85.6 | 77.93 |
| Rural Area | 67.82 | 76.42 | 58.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Lucknow
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.19 | 84.96 | 72.83 |
| Muslim | 69.57 | 73 | 65.94 |
| Sikh | 95.14 | 96.53 | 93.6 |
| Christian | 86.85 | 90.24 | 83.6 |
Lucknow Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lucknow District is 9.48 Lac (9,48,294) with 4.99 Lac (4,98,799) males and 4.49 Lac (4,49,495) females, which is 20.66% of Lucknow District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Lucknow Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lucknow District is 7.51 k (7,506) with 4.04 k (4,036) males and 3.47 k (3,470) females, which is 0.16% of Lucknow District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 860 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lucknow
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 917 |
| Urban Area | 923 |
| Rural Area | 906 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Lucknow
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 908 |
| Muslim | 948 |
| Sikh | 900 |
| Christian | 1034 |
Lucknow Area & Households
The Total Area of Lucknow District is 2,528 Square KM, with a population density of 1,816 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lucknow District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Lucknow District are 807.The Total Number of households in Lucknow District are 8.61 Lac(8,60,703).
Lucknow Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Lucknow District, there are about 15.43 Lac (15,42,806) workers, making up nearly 33.61% of the Lucknow District total population. Out of these, around 12.26 Lac (12,26,399) are male workers, and about 3.16 Lac (3,16,407) are female workers.
Lucknow - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Lucknow district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,93,241, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 45,89,838 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 37.14% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 18.02%.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.
Lucknow District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,93,241 to 45,89,838.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 37.14%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.93 Lac | - | - | 4.15 Lac | 3.78 Lac |
| 1911 | 7.64 Lac | -28.83 k | -3.63 | 4.12 Lac | 3.53 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.24 Lac | -40.07 k | -5.24 | 3.93 Lac | 3.32 Lac |
| 1931 | 7.87 Lac | 63.13 k | 8.72 | 4.33 Lac | 3.55 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.50 Lac | 1.62 Lac | 20.6 | 5.22 Lac | 4.28 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.28 Lac | 1.78 Lac | 18.78 | 6.12 Lac | 5.16 Lac |
| 1961 | 13.39 Lac | 2.11 Lac | 18.68 | 7.28 Lac | 6.11 Lac |
| 1971 | 16.18 Lac | 2.79 Lac | 20.84 | 8.79 Lac | 7.39 Lac |
| 1981 | 20.15 Lac | 3.97 Lac | 24.52 | 10.91 Lac | 9.24 Lac |
| 1991 | 27.63 Lac | 7.48 Lac | 37.14 | 14.81 Lac | 12.82 Lac |
| 2001 | 36.48 Lac | 8.85 Lac | 32.03 | 19.32 Lac | 17.16 Lac |
| 2011 | 45.90 Lac | 9.42 Lac | 25.82365316 | 23.94 Lac | 21.95 Lac |
Lucknow - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.49 Lac (54,49,072) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 55.03 Lac (55,03,478) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 55.50 Lac (55,50,307) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 55.92 Lac (55,91,743) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 56.33 Lac (56,33,179) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 56.75 Lac (56,74,615) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 57.16 Lac (57,16,051) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 57.52 Lac (57,51,958) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 57.84 Lac (57,83,928) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 58.16 Lac (58,15,921) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 58.48 Lac (58,47,891) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 58.80 Lac (58,79,884) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 59.12 Lac (59,11,854) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Lucknow District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 59.12 Lac (59,11,854), with a male population of 30.54 Lac (30,54,131) and a female population of 28.58 Lac (28,57,855). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Lucknow District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.