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Andhra Pradesh Population 2026

Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southeastern region of India. It’s the seventh-largest state by area and the tenth-most populous state. As per the Population projection report of Census India, the estimated projected population of Andhra Pradesh in 2026 is 53,709,000 (5.37 Crore)

Future Population Projections
YearPopulation% Growth
201149,577,000–
201651,371,0003.62%
202152,787,0002.76%
202653,709,0001.75%
203154,175,0000.87%
203654,252,0000.14%

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection Report 

Census 2011 Details

Andhra Pradesh has a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 8.73%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 52,787, 000 (5.27 Crore)* an increase of around 31 lakhs from 2011.

Andhra PradeshCensus 20112025 Estimates
Total Population49,386,799 (4.94 Crore)5.35 Crore
Male Population24,738,0682.67 Crore
Female Population24,648,7312.67 Crore
Sex Ratio996999
Population Density308/km2323/km2
Total Area162,975 km2 
Area Rank7th 
Population Rank10th 
Average Literacy (%)67.41% 
Capital CityAmravati 
Formation1-Nov-56 

Source: Census 2011

Andhra Pradesh Historical Population

Let’s look at decade population & percentage change Of Andhra Pradesh from the Year 1910 to 2011. Till 2011 Telangana is Part of Andhra Pradesh. The Chart below shows united Andhra Popuplation,

Census YearPopulationAbsolute ChangePercentage Change
 190119,065,921   ––
 191121,447,412+2,381,491   +12.49         
 192121,420,448-26,964-0.13
 193124,203,573+2,783,125   +12.99         
194127,289,340+3,085,767   +12.75         
195131,115,259+3,825,919   +14.02         
196135,983,447+4,868,188   +15.65         
197143,502,708+7,519,261   +20.90         
198153,551,026+10,048,318   +23.10         
199166,508,008+12,956,982   +24.20         
200176,210,007+9,701,999   +14.59         
201184,580,777+8,370,770   +10.98         
Top Cities by Population

Andhra Pradesh has several cities with a large population, making it a densely populated state. It has 31+ cities with populations of more than 1 lakh presidents.

Let’s look at the top cities in Andhra Pradesh by population. (Click on City to know about its population and demography)

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