According to the 2011 census, the population density in the Indian state of Maharashtra was *** individuals per square kilometer. Located on the Deccan Plateau, it is the second-most populous state in the country. A steady increase in the population of the state can be attributed to growing urban districts such as Mumbai and Pune, with diverse employment opportunities in several sectors.

India's economic powerhouse

With a contribution of over ** trillion Indian rupees in the financial year 2017, the state of Maharashtra had the highest gross state domestic product in the country. A per capita income of over *** thousand Indian rupees was estimated across the state for the preceding year. Based on its economic model, the state was a highly preferred destination for domestic and foreign investments.

The most populous Indian state

Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, was the most populous city after Delhi. As the country's economic core, it serves as the financial and commercial capital while providing numerous job opportunities. Many are attracted to this dream city in search of a lucrative career and to make it big in the world-famous Bollywood film industry.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data was reported at 10.100 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.500 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 11.400 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 NA in 1998 and a record low of 10.100 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: 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.

Population: Maharashtra data was reported at 127.928 Person mn in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 126.954 Person mn for 2024. Population: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 109.697 Person mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.928 Person mn in 2025 and a record low of 83.531 Person mn in 1994. Population: Maharashtra 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]

The share of males was the highest for multiple disabilities at 2.5 percent, followed by locomotor disability at 1.6 percent in the western state of Maharashtra in 2018. According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, a higher percentage of disabled men than disabled women were present in India. The National Statistical Office (NSO) is the statistical wing of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), mainly responsible for laying down standards for statistical analysis, data collection, and implementation.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data was reported at 14.600 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.000 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 16.900 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.800 NA in 1998 and a record low of 14.600 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: 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.

In 2011, ** percent of the male population living in Maharashtra knew how to read or write. Maharashtra's literacy rate was higher in urban areas than rural regions for both.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural data was reported at 15.300 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.600 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 18.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.600 NA in 1998 and a record low of 15.300 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural 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.

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Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra data was reported at 15.000 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.300 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 17.600 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.500 NA in 1998 and a record low of 15.000 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra 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.

The literacy rate among males living in rural areas in Maharashtra stood at around 85 percent in 2011. However, in the urban areas of the state the literacy rate among males was 92 percent that same year.

According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, Maharashtra had a higher percentage of disabled men with a certificate of disability at 31.3 percent. The disability certificate was issued by the medical board to persons with more than 40 percent of any disability. This provides eligibility to apply for facilities, concessions and other benefits provided under various schemes.

Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data was reported at 4.600 NA in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.400 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 5.400 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.900 NA in 2001 and a record low of 4.400 NA in 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: 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.

The estimated per capita income across the western state of Maharashtra in India stood at around *** thousand Indian rupees in the financial year 2024. There was a significant increase in the income per capita in the state since the financial year 2012. Sikkim recorded the highest per capita income in the country.

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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai data was reported at 1,120,547.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 81,855.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai data is updated decadal, averaging 81,855.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,120,547.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 42,732.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai 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.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural data was reported at 9.100 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.500 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 10.600 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.700 NA in 1998 and a record low of 9.100 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural 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.

The statistic displays the main states and union territories with the highest number of people living in urban areas in India in 2011. In that year, the state of Maharashtra had the highest population with over 50 million people living in urban areas. The population density in India from 2004 to 2014 can be seen here.

In 2011, out of all India's states and union territories, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra had the largest share population with disability, accounting for respectively **** percent and ***** percent of Indian disabled population. Following behind were Bihar and Andhra Pradesh at less than **** percent each. According to the source, the share of the disabled population in the remaining ** States and Union Territories constituted less than *** percent of the total disabled population.

Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural data was reported at 6.200 NA in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 6.200 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 7.300 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.900 NA in 1998 and a record low of 6.200 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Rural 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.

The statistic illustrates the Buddhist population in India in 2011, with a breakdown by state and union territory. The region with the highest Buddhist population was Maharashtra, followed by the state of West Bengal with close to ******* Buddhists. The region with the least Buddhist population was the union territory of Lakshadweep in that year. The countries with the largest number of Buddhists in 2010 can be found here.