As of the year 2024, the population of the capital city of India, Delhi was over ** million people. This was a 2.63 percent growth from last year. The historical trends show that the population doubled between 1990 and 2010. The UN estimated that the population was expected to reach around ** million by 2030. Reasons for population growth   As per the Delhi Economic Survey, migration added over *** thousand people to Delhi’s population in 2022. The estimates showed relative stability in natural population growth for a long time before the pandemic. The numbers suggest a sharp decrease in birth rates from 2020 onwards and a corresponding increase in death rates in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The net natural addition or the remaining growth is attributed to migration. These estimates are based on trends published by the Civil Registration System. National Capital Region (NCR) Usually, population estimates for Delhi represent the urban agglomeration of Delhi, which includes Delhi and some of its adjacent suburban areas. The National Capital Region or NCR is one of the largest urban agglomerations in the world. It is an example of inter-state regional planning and development, centred around the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and covering certain districts of neighbouring states Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad are some of the key cities of NCR. Over the past decade, NCR has emerged as a key economic centre in India.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Delhi 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 Delhi 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 Delhi was 432, a 0.93% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Delhi population was 428, an increase of 2.64% compared to a population of 417 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Delhi decreased by 27. In this period, the peak population was 503 in the year 2004. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. 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 Delhi is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Delhi 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

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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

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.

Population: Delhi data was reported at 21.588 Person mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.195 Person mn for 2023. Population: Delhi data is updated yearly, averaging 16.001 Person mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to 2024, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.588 Person mn in 2024 and a record low of 10.446 Person mn in 1994. Population: Delhi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GBG001: Population. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Population projection for National Capital Region (NCR) in India during 2021 was estimated to be more than ** million people. The National Capital Territory of Delhi accounted for around ** million people. The total population of NCR was estimated to reach around ** million by 2031. NCR is an urban agglomeration centered around the national capital territory of Delhi and includes certain districts of neighboring states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. A recent categorization of this region into three categories has been devised which divides the region into Core National Capital Territory of Delhi, Central National Capital Region (CNCR) Periphery including districts close to the core, and lastly, the rest of the NCR region.

As of the year 2024, the population of the capital city of India, Delhi was over 33 million people. This was a 2.63 percent growth from last year. The historical trends show that the population doubled between 1990 and 2010. However, the population growth rate in the last three years has been the lowest since the recorded period starting in 1960. The UN estimated that the population was expected to reach around 35 million by 2030. Reasons for population growth   As per the Delhi Economic Survey, migration added over 200 thousand people to Delhi’s population in 2022. The estimates showed relative stability in natural population growth for a long time before the pandemic. The numbers suggest a sharp decrease in birth rates from 2020 onwards and a corresponding increase in death rates in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The net natural addition or the remaining growth is attributed to migration. These estimates are based on trends published by the Civil Registration System. National Capital Region (NCR) Usually, population estimates for Delhi represent the urban agglomeration of Delhi, which includes Delhi and some of its adjacent suburban areas. The National Capital Region or NCR is one of the largest urban agglomerations in the world. It is an example of inter-state regional planning and development, centred around the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and covering certain districts of neighbouring states Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad are some of the key cities of NCR. Over the past decade, NCR has emerged as a key economic centre in India.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Delhi population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Delhi. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Delhi by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Delhi.

Key observations

The largest age group in Delhi, NY was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 1,047 (32.87%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Delhi, NY was the 85 years and over years with a population of 37 (1.16%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Delhi is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Delhi total population. 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

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Delhi by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Delhi. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Delhi by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Delhi. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Delhi.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (153) | Female # 55-59 years (157). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Delhi population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Delhi is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Delhi is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Delhi for each age group.

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

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

In the financial year 2023, the average number of vehicles per one thousand inhabitants in Delhi, India, was ***. Vehicles to population ratio in Delhi experienced steady and subsequent increases from financial year 2006 until 2021, when it reached a peak of *** vehicles per thousand inhabitants.

During the first quarter of 2023, the number of salaried employees in the National Capital Territory of Delhi stood at *** million. Salaried employees registered a *** percent growth in employment since 2020. Between January and April 2023, salaried employees accounted for around **** percent of Delhi's employed population.

Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Female data was reported at 18.300 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.800 % for 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 14.300 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.300 % in 2024 and a record low of 11.600 % in 2022. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBA026: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: by State: Education Level.

Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Middle: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Female data was reported at 11.900 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.000 % for 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Middle: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 7.500 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.600 % in 2019 and a record low of 3.800 % in 2018. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Middle: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBA029: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: by State: Education Level: Middle.

As of 2025, Tokyo-Yokohama in Japan was the largest world urban agglomeration, with 37 million people living there. Delhi ranked second with more than 34 million, with Shanghai in third with more than 30 million inhabitants.

In 2022, the union territory of Delhi had the highest urban population density of over 18 thousand persons per square kilometer. While the rural population density was highest in union territory of Puducherry, followed by the state of Bihar.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Delhi township 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 Delhi township 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 Delhi township was 288, a 0.69% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Delhi township population was 290, a decline of 0.34% compared to a population of 291 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Delhi township decreased by 18. In this period, the peak population was 306 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. 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 Delhi township is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Delhi township 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

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

In the year 2022, the sex ratio in Delhi, India increased to *** in 2022 from *** in 2001. Sex ratio refers to the number of females per **** males. The increase in sex ratio presents a positive trend towards balancing the male-to-female ratio in the national capital of Delhi.

Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: NCT of Delhi: Rural: Male data was reported at 77.000 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.600 % for 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: NCT of Delhi: Rural: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 71.800 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.300 % in 2018 and a record low of 65.600 % in 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: NCT of Delhi: Rural: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBA026: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: by State: Education Level.

Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Secondary: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Male data was reported at 61.500 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.700 % for 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Secondary: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 61.500 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.000 % in 2019 and a record low of 59.700 % in 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Secondary: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBA030: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: by State: Education Level: Secondary.

Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Middle: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Male data was reported at 76.200 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 81.300 % for 2023. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Middle: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 71.500 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.300 % in 2023 and a record low of 61.900 % in 2019. Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: Education: Middle: NCT of Delhi: Urban: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBA029: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Worker Population Ratio: Usual Status: by State: Education Level: Middle.

In 1800, the population of the region of present-day India was approximately 169 million. The population would grow gradually throughout the 19th century, rising to over 240 million by 1900. Population growth would begin to increase in the 1920s, as a result of falling mortality rates, due to improvements in health, sanitation and infrastructure. However, the population of India would see it’s largest rate of growth in the years following the country’s independence from the British Empire in 1948, where the population would rise from 358 million to over one billion by the turn of the century, making India the second country to pass the billion person milestone. While the rate of growth has slowed somewhat as India begins a demographics shift, the country’s population has continued to grow dramatically throughout the 21st century, and in 2020, India is estimated to have a population of just under 1.4 billion, well over a billion more people than one century previously. Today, approximately 18% of the Earth’s population lives in India, and it is estimated that India will overtake China to become the most populous country in the world within the next five years.