According to the latest Indian census in 2011, every square kilometer in the southern state of Karnataka was inhabited by 319 people, up from 101 in 1951. The highest population density in the state was in Bangalore.

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: by Religion: Hindu: Karnataka data was reported at 51,317,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 44,321,279.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 47,819,375.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51,317,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 44,321,279.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: 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.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

The share of males was the highest for multiple disabilities at 2.6 percent, followed by locomotor disability at 1.7 percent in the southern state of Karnataka 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.

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]

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.

In 2024, the population of Bengaluru was estimated to be 14 million, an increase of about two percent from the previous year's estimates. The southern Indian city, capital of Karnataka, is the 4th most populous in the country, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

Bangalore's population in financial year 2020 amounted to over ** million. Urban Bangalore accounted for about ** million of the total that year. The south Indian city is the capital of Karnataka, where the recorded population that year was over ** million.

Population density in the Malaprabha (K4) sub-basin area. The dataset, calculated as number of people per hectare, is derived from the WorldPop datasets (https://www.worldpop.org/)

Population density in the Middle Krishna (K2) sub-basin area. The dataset, calculated as number of people per hectare, is derived from the WorldPop datasets (https://www.worldpop.org/)

According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, Karnataka had a higher percentage of disabled men with a certificate of disability at 46 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: Karnataka 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: Karnataka data is updated yearly, averaging 7.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.900 NA in 1998 and a record low of 6.200 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Death 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.GAH003: Vital Statistics: Death Rate: by States.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data was reported at 4,058,151.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,712,885.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 465,775.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,058,151.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 79,974.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: 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: by Religion: Sikh: Karnataka data was reported at 28,773.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,326.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Sikh: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 22,049.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,773.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 15,326.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Sikh: 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.GAE005: Census: Population: by Religion: Sikh.

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.

Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Karnataka data was reported at 1,142,647.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,009,164.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 1,075,905.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,142,647.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,009,164.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: 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.GAE004: Census: Population: by Religion: Christian.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Karnataka: Female data was reported at 3,885,194.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,160,545.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Karnataka: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 3,522,869.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,885,194.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,160,545.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

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.

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.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Sandur: Male data was reported at 19,147.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,439.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Sandur: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 6,090.000 Person from Mar 1931 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,147.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 2,104.000 Person in 03-01-1931. Census: Population: Karnataka: Sandur: 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.