Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Madras, India metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Madras population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Madras across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Madras was 7,744, a 0.44% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Madras population was 7,710, an increase of 0.80% compared to a population of 7,649 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Madras increased by 2,466. In this period, the peak population was 7,744 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Madras is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Madras population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Madras Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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