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

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/.

Recommended for further research

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

Census: Population: Delhi data was reported at 16,787,941.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,850,507.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Delhi data is updated decadal, averaging 2,201,342.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,787,941.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 405,819.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Delhi 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.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

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.

Population projection for National Capital Region (NCR) in India during 2021 was estimated to be more than 71 million people. The National Capital Territory of Delhi accounted for around 20 million people. The total population of NCR was estimated to reach around 89 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.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi data was reported at 14.200 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.400 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi data is updated yearly, averaging 17.800 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.300 NA in 2000 and a record low of 14.200 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi 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.GAH002: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: by States.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban data was reported at 14.100 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.400 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 17.500 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.300 NA in 1999 and a record low of 14.100 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban 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.GAH002: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: by States.

Census: Population: Delhi: Female data was reported at 7,800,615.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,243,273.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Delhi: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 963,384.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,800,615.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 182,986.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Delhi: 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.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Delhi town 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 town 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 2022, the population of Delhi town was 5,038, a 0.34% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Delhi town population was 5,021, an increase of 4.87% compared to a population of 4,788 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Delhi town increased by 416. In this period, the peak population was 5,117 in the year 2010. 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 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Delhi town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Delhi town 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 town Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Census: Population: Delhi: Male data was reported at 8,987,326.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,607,234.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Delhi: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 1,237,958.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,987,326.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 217,921.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Delhi: Male 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.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Delhi Hills CDP, Ohio. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban data was reported at 10.600 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.200 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 13.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.400 NA in 1999 and a record low of 10.600 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban 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.GAH004: Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: by States.

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 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 2022, the population of Delhi was 427, a 1.67% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Delhi population was 420, an increase of 0.96% compared to a population of 416 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Delhi decreased by 32. 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 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• 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/.

Recommended for further research

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

Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi data was reported at 7,224,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,014,458.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi data is updated decadal, averaging 6,014,458.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,224,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,723,462.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi 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.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Delhi town, Delaware County, New York. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

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.

Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban data was reported at 3.500 NA in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.200 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 4.300 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.300 NA in 1998 and a record low of 3.200 NA in 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi: Urban 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.GAH003: Vital Statistics: Death Rate: by States.

Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi data was reported at 3.600 NA in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.200 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi data is updated yearly, averaging 4.400 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.300 NA in 1998 and a record low of 3.200 NA in 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Delhi 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.GAH003: Vital Statistics: Death Rate: by States.