Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in India
India: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 876,613 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
876,613 1000 No
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
3rd
of 226 countries
All-time high
876,613 1000 No
in 2050
All-time low
64,134 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
101
1950–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in India, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2050, population - est. & proj. — urban population in India stood at 876,613 1000 No. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in India peaked at 876,613 1000 No in 2050 and was at its lowest, 64,134 1000 No, in 1950.
India ranks 3rd of 226 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in India, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 64,134 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 66,176 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1952 | 67,527 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 1953 | 68,943 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 70,422 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 71,958 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1956 | 73,554 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1957 | 75,207 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 76,924 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1959 | 78,709 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 80,566 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 82,675 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 85,233 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 87,891 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 90,647 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 93,494 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 96,435 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 99,475 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 102,633 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 105,931 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 109,389 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 113,196 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 117,742 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 122,487 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 127,423 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 132,534 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 137,818 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 143,275 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 148,933 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 154,814 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 160,942 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 166,989 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 172,594 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 178,366 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 184,285 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 190,322 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 196,478 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 202,755 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 209,152 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 215,663 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 222,297 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 228,927 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 235,424 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 242,018 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 248,728 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 255,559 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 262,514 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 269,579 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 276,751 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 284,012 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 291,350 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 299,139 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 307,805 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 316,585 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 325,483 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 334,479 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 343,590 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 352,799 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 362,088 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 371,406 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 380,745 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 390,082 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 399,552 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 409,175 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 419,002 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 429,069 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 439,392 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 449,963 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 460,780 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 471,828 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 483,099 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 494,590 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 506,305 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 518,239 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 530,387 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 542,743 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2026 | 555,299 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2027 | 568,050 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2028 | 580,983 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2029 | 594,085 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2030 | 607,342 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2031 | 620,744 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2032 | 634,276 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2033 | 647,921 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2034 | 661,656 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2035 | 675,456 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2036 | 689,292 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2037 | 703,119 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2038 | 716,928 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2039 | 730,682 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2040 | 744,380 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2041 | 758,014 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2042 | 771,573 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2043 | 785,052 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2044 | 798,446 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2045 | 811,749 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2046 | 824,954 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2047 | 838,052 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2048 | 851,035 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2049 | 863,892 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2050 | 876,613 1000 No | +1.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 876,613 1000 No is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,793 1000 No, 89.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- India's 876,613 1000 No is above the median for South Asia, which is 10,035 1000 No, 87.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 71,355 1000 No | 64,134 1000 No | 78,709 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 92,498 1000 No | 80,566 1000 No | 105,931 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 130,761 1000 No | 109,389 1000 No | 154,814 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 187,755 1000 No | 160,942 1000 No | 215,663 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 252,581 1000 No | 222,297 1000 No | 284,012 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 330,472 1000 No | 291,350 1000 No | 371,406 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 424,959 1000 No | 380,745 1000 No | 471,828 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 537,378 1000 No | 483,099 1000 No | 594,085 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 668,742 1000 No | 607,342 1000 No | 730,682 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 804,715 1000 No | 744,380 1000 No | 863,892 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 876,613 1000 No | 876,613 1000 No | 876,613 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 1.12 million 1000 No compare
- 2 China, mainland 1.09 million 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 125,931 1000 No compare
- 4 Nigeria 287,130 1000 No compare
- 5 Indonesia 234,105 1000 No compare
- 5 Türkiye 82,192 1000 No compare
- 6 Brazil 215,063 1000 No compare
- 6 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 80,441 1000 No compare
More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in India?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in India was 876,613 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 876,613 1000 No in 2050.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,134 1000 No in 1950.
- How does India rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- India ranks 3rd out of 226 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.