In 2024, the population of Bengaluru was estimated to be ** million, an increase of about two percent from the previous year's estimates. The southern Indian city, capital of Karnataka, is the *** most populous in the country, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

Census: Population: City: Bangalore data was reported at 8,749.944 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,687.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Bangalore data is updated decadal, averaging 5,687.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,749.944 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,130.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Bangalore data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data was reported at 4,058,151.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,712,885.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 465,775.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,058,151.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 79,974.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

According to the latest Indian census in 2011, every square kilometer in the southern state of Karnataka was inhabited by 319 people, up from 101 in 1951. The highest population density in the state was in Bangalore.

Delhi was the largest city in terms of number of inhabitants in India in 2023.The capital city was estimated to house nearly 33 million people, with Mumbai ranking second that year. India's population estimate was 1.4 billion, ahead of China that same year.

The overall population of pet dogs in India was over 33 million in 2023. The population is likely to reach more than 51 million by 2028. The growth in the number of pet dogs has led to an increase in pet food sales across the country.

Number of Students: Karnataka: Colleges data was reported at 1,769,083.000 Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,661,251.000 Person for 2020. Number of Students: Karnataka: Colleges data is updated yearly, averaging 1,429,524.000 Person from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,769,083.000 Person in 2021 and a record low of 1,178,153.000 Person in 2010. Number of Students: Karnataka: Colleges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD005: Number of Students: Colleges.

As of 2024, Mumbai had a gross domestic product of *** billion U.S. dollars, the highest among other major cities in India. It was followed by Delhi with a GDP of around *** billion U.S. dollars. India’s megacities also boast the highest GDP among other cities in the country. What drives the GDP of India’s megacities? Mumbai is the financial capital of the country, and its GDP growth is primarily fueled by the financial services sector, port-based trade, and the Hindi film industry or Bollywood. Delhi in addition to being the political hub hosts a significant services sector. The satellite cities of Noida and Gurugram amplify the city's economic status. The southern cities of Bengaluru and Chennai have emerged as IT and manufacturing hubs respectively. Hyderabad is a significant player in the pharma and IT industries. Lastly, the western city of Ahmedabad, in addition to its strategic location and ports, is powered by the textile, chemicals, and machinery sectors. Does GDP equal to quality of life? Cities propelling economic growth and generating a major share of GDP is a global phenomenon, as in the case of Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, and others. However, the GDP, which measures the market value of all final goods and services produced in a region, does not always translate to a rise in quality of life. Five of India’s megacities featured in the Global Livability Index, with low ranks among global peers. The Index was based on indicators such as healthcare, political stability, environment and culture, infrastructure, and others.