Population: Karnataka data was reported at 68.362 Person mn in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.939 Person mn for 2024. Population: Karnataka data is updated yearly, averaging 58.239 Person mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.362 Person mn in 2025 and a record low of 47.183 Person mn in 1994. Population: Karnataka 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]

According to the latest Indian census in 2011, every square kilometer in the southern state of Karnataka was inhabited by *** people, up from *** in 1951. The highest population density in the state was in Bangalore.

As per the Indian census data of 2011, about 83 percent of the male population in the southern state of Karnataka knew how to read or write. During the same year, the female literacy rate was at 68 percent in the state.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data was reported at 10.400 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.700 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data is updated yearly, averaging 12.300 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.600 NA in 2003 and a record low of 10.400 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka 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.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore data was reported at 8,499,399.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,701,446.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore data is updated decadal, averaging 996,652.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,499,399.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 163,091.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka data was reported at 61,095,297.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 52,850,562.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 21,494,364.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61,095,297.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 13,054,754.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka 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.

The literacy rate among females living in rural areas in Karnataka was around 60 percent in 2011. The literacy rate among males was higher than females in the state. Literacy rate disparity
Low literacy rates among rural areas of the country are mainly due to a lack of adequate facilities for education. The presence of a school in the vicinity does not guarantee the availability of resources in terms of functional toilets and access to drinking water. Even though there is free and compulsory education for children below 14 years, the necessity of money pars educational needs in many rural areas. Leading district with colleges
The urban district of the capital city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, had about 880 colleges as of 2019. Bengaluru is known for its wide range of national, international, and professional levels of education. The city, as a hub for various companies and industries, is promising for graduates and a popular destination for students.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: Rural data was reported at 10.500 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.600 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 12.300 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.400 NA in 2001 and a record low of 10.500 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: 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.

Over 1.6 million passengers were transported on inland water vessels in the state of Karnataka in fiscal year 2020. In comparison to the previous financial year, there was a substantial decrease in passenger traffic during that year.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data was reported at 16.500 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.900 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data is updated yearly, averaging 19.500 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.300 NA in 1999 and a record low of 16.500 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka 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: Karnataka: Rural data was reported at 17.500 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.800 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 20.600 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.700 NA in 1999 and a record low of 17.500 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: 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.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Female data was reported at 30,128,640.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,951,644.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 10,540,441.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,128,640.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 6,472,649.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: 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.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Maddur: Female data was reported at 14,412.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,054.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Maddur: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 3,168.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,412.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,085.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Karnataka: Maddur: 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Male data was reported at 4,441,248.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,988,561.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 530,876.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,441,248.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 83,117.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Vijayapura data was reported at 34,866.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 29,540.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Vijayapura data is updated decadal, averaging 7,339.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,866.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,730.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Karnataka: Vijayapura 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangarapet data was reported at 44,849.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 38,703.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangarapet data is updated decadal, averaging 10,791.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44,849.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 2,893.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangarapet 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bagalkot data was reported at 111,933.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 90,988.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bagalkot data is updated decadal, averaging 36,109.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111,933.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 15,005.000 Person in 03-01-1931. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bagalkot 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bijapur data was reported at 327,427.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 253,891.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bijapur data is updated decadal, averaging 72,294.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 327,427.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 23,811.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bijapur 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Afzalpur data was reported at 27,088.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 19,335.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Afzalpur data is updated decadal, averaging 14,961.500 Person from Mar 1951 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,088.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,027.000 Person in 03-01-1951. Census: Population: Karnataka: Afzalpur 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Belur data was reported at 22,484.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,228.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Belur data is updated decadal, averaging 6,807.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,484.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 2,631.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Karnataka: Belur 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.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.