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Population Overview of India

  • Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with an estimated population of 23.89 crore in 2024, accounting for nearly 17% of the total population of the country.
  • Bihar has surpassed Maharashtra to become the second most populous state, with approximately 129 million people.
  • Three states have populations exceeding 10 crore: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra.
  • A total of 19 states and 2 Union Territories have populations over 10 million.
  • Delhi is the most populous Union Territory, with a population of 2.19 crore.

Population Distribution

  • Almost half of India’s population resides in the five most populous states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh.
  • The ten most populated states contribute 74% of India’s total population.
  • In contrast, 12 of the least populous states or Union Territories contribute only 1% of the total population, and 21 of the least populous states or Union Territories account for only 10% of the total population.

Comparative Insights

  • The population of Uttar Pradesh is comparable to that of Pakistan, the fifth most populous country in the world.
  • The combined populations of Bihar and Maharashtra are similar to that of Mexico.
  • Seven Indian states have populations that exceed the 20th-ranked country in terms of population.
  • Fifteen states rank within the top 50 most populous countries globally.

Smallest and Largest Entities

  • Sikkim is the smallest state in India with a population of 697,000.
  • Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory in India with a population of 69,000.

Population Growth Rates:

  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu have the highest population growth rate at 7.27% in 2024, followed by Puducherry and Delhi.
  • Among states, Bihar exhibits the highest growth rate at 1.44%, followed by Jharkhand and Gujarat.
  • Tamil Nadu has the lowest growth rate among the states.

Indian States by Population

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Indian States by Historical Population

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