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Jammu and Kashmir Population 2026
Jammu and Kashmir are Union territories in the northern region of India. Earlier Jammu and Kashmir was a State, in October 2019 it was reconstituted into two union territories, ‘Jammu and Kashmir’ and ‘Ladakh’. As per the provisional reports of Census India, the population of Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 was 12,267,013 (1.22 Crore)
Estimated population of Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 is 13,896,000 (1.38 Crore)
Future Population Projection
| Year | Population |
| 2011 | 12,267,000 |
| 2016 | 12,897,000 |
| 2021 | 13,408,000 |
| 2026 | 13,896,000 |
| 2031 | 14,361,000 |
| 2036 | 14,747,000 |
also read about Top Cities in J & K
Jammu and Kashmir has a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 11.00%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 1.34 Crores*, an increase of around 12 lakhs from 2011.
| Jammu and Kashmir | Census 2011 | 2021 |
| Total Population | 12,267,013 (1.22 Crores) | 13,896,000 |
| Male Population | 66 Lakhs | 7,256,000 |
| Female Population | 59 Lakhs | 6,640,000 |
| Total Area | 42,241 km2 | – |
| Pop. Density | 75 | 82 |
| Sex Ratio | 892 | 907 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 67.16% | |
| Median Age | 23.2 | 28.4 |
| Population Growth rate | 10.00 | 7.2 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.93 | 1.52 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 71.20 | 72.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 76.20 | 77.8 |
Source: Census 2011 & *Census Population Estimate report
Jammu and Kashmir Historical Population
Jammu and Kashmir have a population growth rate of 23.64% during 2001-2011. In 1910 Population of Jammu and Kashmir was 21 lakh and Year 2021 it’s estimated to reach 1.35 Crore, an increase of almost 1.14 Crore.
Let’s look at decade population and percentage change from the Year 1910 to 2011
| Census Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 2,139,362 | – | – |
| 1911 | 2,292,535 | +153,173 | +7.16 |
| 1921 | 2,424,359 | +131,824 | +5.75 |
| 1931 | 2,670,208 | +245,849 | +10.14 |
| 1941 | 2,946,728 | +276,520 | +10.36 |
| 1951 | 3,253,852 | +307,124 | +10.42 |
| 1961 | 3,560,976 | +307,124 | +9.44 |
| 1971 | 4,616,632 | +1,055,656 | +29.65 |
| 1981 | 5,987,389 | +1,370,757 | +29.69 |
| 1991 * | 7,837,051 | +1,849,662 | +30.89 |
| 2001 | 10,143,700 | +2,306,649 | +29.43 |
| 2011 | 12,541,302 | +2,397,602 | +23.64 |
Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection report
Top Cities in Jammu and Kashmir by Population
Jammu and Kashmir is home to several cities, each with its own unique history and culture. Srinagar, the summer capital of the state is the most populated with an estimated population of around 1.2 million people. It is known for its beautiful Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, and rich cultural heritage.
Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, comes in second with an estimated population of around 502,197 people. It is known for its historic temples, including the Vaishno Devi Temple, which is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India.
Anantnag, located in the south of the Kashmir Valley, has an estimated population of around 109,433 people. Baramulla, located in the northern part of the Kashmir Valley, has an estimated population of around 101,550 people.
Other Important Towns are Udhampur, located in the Jammu region, which has an estimated population of around 76,500 people; Pulwama, located in the southern part of the Kashmir Valley, has an estimated population of around 63,000 people and Kupwara, located in the northwestern part of the Kashmir Valley, has an estimated population of around 56,000 people.
| # | City | City Population | Metropolitan |
| 1 | Srinagar | 1,180,570 | 1,273,312 |
| 2 | Jammu | 502,197 | 651,826 |
| 3 | Anantnag | 109,433 | 158,785 |
| 4 | Baramulla | 101,550 | |
| 5 | Udhampur | 76,500 | |
| 6 | Pulwama | 63,000 | |
| 7 | Kupwara | 56,000 |
Source: Census 2011
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