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.

According to the 2011 census, the population density in the Indian state of Maharashtra was 365 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 22 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 175 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: 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.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra data was reported at 9.600 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.000 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 10.900 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.800 NA in 1998 and a record low of 9.600 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth 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.GAH004: Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: by States.

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

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

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.

In financial year 2024, the gross domestic product for agriculture in the south-western Indian state of Maharashtra amounted to 2.28 trillion Indian rupees. This was a slight decrease from the previous year. GDP growth rate Interestingly, the real GDP growth rate for the country also saw a decline that year at about 6.12 percent as compared to the previous year. This decline was reflected in state deficits and inflation rates in the country. To revert these negative rates and prevent the Indian economy's collapse, the government had taken several measures in the 2020 budget. Some of the government's efforts to attract investments in the economy included a reduction in tax rates, improved capacity to spend in the rural sector, and infrastructure creation. Agriculture – the backbone of Indian economy The agriculture industry provided livelihoods for nearly 65 percent of the country's population in terms of direct and indirect employment. This made agriculture the backbone of Indian economy. The importance of agricultural products was further established as the primary source of raw material supply in the country's leading industries.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Chiplun data was reported at 55,139.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 46,229.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Chiplun data is updated decadal, averaging 16,601.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55,139.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,886.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Chiplun 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.

15.99 (%) in 2011.

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

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]

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Khamgaon data was reported at 94,191.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 88,687.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Khamgaon data is updated decadal, averaging 40,583.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94,191.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,123.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Khamgaon 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.

Census: Population: Maharashtra data was reported at 112,374,333.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 96,878,627.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 35,778,141.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 112,374,333.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 19,391,643.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: 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.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Amravati data was reported at 647,057.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 549,510.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Amravati data is updated decadal, averaging 142,889.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 647,057.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 50,370.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Amravati 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.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Baramati data was reported at 54,415.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 51,334.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Baramati data is updated decadal, averaging 19,091.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,415.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,831.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Baramati 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.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalgaon data was reported at 460,228.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 368,618.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalgaon data is updated decadal, averaging 74,381.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 460,228.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 16,259.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalgaon 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.

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.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Pandharpur data was reported at 98,923.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 91,379.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Pandharpur data is updated decadal, averaging 42,967.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98,923.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 25,210.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Pandharpur 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.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Indapur data was reported at 25,515.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,592.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Indapur data is updated decadal, averaging 5,644.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,515.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,772.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Indapur 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.