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 Year | Population | Absolute Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 19,065,921 | – | – |
| 1911 | 21,447,412 | +2,381,491 | +12.49 |
| 1921 | 21,420,448 | -26,964 | -0.13 |
| 1931 | 24,203,573 | +2,783,125 | +12.99 |
| 1941 | 27,289,340 | +3,085,767 | +12.75 |
| 1951 | 31,115,259 | +3,825,919 | +14.02 |
| 1961 | 35,983,447 | +4,868,188 | +15.65 |
| 1971 | 43,502,708 | +7,519,261 | +20.90 |
| 1981 | 53,551,026 | +10,048,318 | +23.10 |
| 1991 | 66,508,008 | +12,956,982 | +24.20 |
| 2001 | 76,210,007 | +9,701,999 | +14.59 |
| 2011 | 84,580,777 | +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)
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