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Population of Andhra Pradesh

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 2023 is 53,156,000 (5.3 Crore)

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection Report 

Andhra Pradesh Population 2011-2021

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.

Population of Andhra Pradesh in 2023 – 5.3 Crore (Approx)
Andhra Pradesh Census 2011 2021 Estimates
Total Population 49,386,799 (4.94 Crore) 5.27 Crore
Male Population 24,738,068 2.64 Crore
Female Population 24,648,731 2.63 Crore
Sex Ratio 996 999
Population Density 308/km2 323/km2
Total Area 162,975 km2  
Area Rank 7th  
Population Rank 10th  
Average Literacy (%) 67.41%  
Capital City Amravati  
Formation 1-Nov-56  

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection Report & UIAI for 2021 Estimates

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 in Andhra Pradesh 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)

Population of Andhra Pradesh 2023