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.

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: by Religion: Sikh: Maharashtra data was reported at 223,247.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 215,337.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Sikh: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 219,292.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 223,247.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 215,337.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Sikh: 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.GAE005: Census: Population: by Religion: Sikh.

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.

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.

In 2011, 90 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: 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.

This dataset is intended for researchers, students, and policy makers for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for village level demographic analysis within basic applications to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data.

Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Maharashtra data was reported at 1,080,073.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,058,313.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 1,069,193.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,080,073.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,058,313.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: 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.GAE004: Census: Population: by Religion: Christian.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Aurangabad data was reported at 1,175,116.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 892,483.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Aurangabad data is updated decadal, averaging 82,168.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,175,116.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 34,902.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Aurangabad 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: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data was reported at 12,971,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,270,485.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 11,620,818.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,971,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,270,485.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ashta: Male data was reported at 19,171.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,080.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ashta: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 6,927.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,171.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,716.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ashta: 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.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra: Female data was reported at 6,182,025.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,832,559.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 5,507,292.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,182,025.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,832,559.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra: 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Jain: Maharashtra data was reported at 1,400,349.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,301,843.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Jain: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 1,351,096.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,400,349.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,301,843.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Jain: 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.GAE007: Census: Population: by Religion: Jain.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Gadchiroli data was reported at 54,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 42,468.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Gadchiroli data is updated decadal, averaging 42,468.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 29,565.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Gadchiroli 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: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data was reported at 57,376,776.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,715,711.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 41,715,711.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,376,776.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 25,462,420.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: 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.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalna data was reported at 285,577.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 235,795.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalna data is updated decadal, averaging 62,818.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 285,577.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 16,912.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalna 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: Akola data was reported at 425,817.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 400,520.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Akola data is updated decadal, averaging 102,683.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 425,817.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 25,826.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Akola 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: 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.