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Coimbatore is a major industrial city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and ranks as the second-largest city in the state after Chennai. Often called the “Manchester of South India,” Coimbatore is a leading textile, engineering, and IT hub. It is also the 16th-largest urban agglomeration in India.
As per Census 2011, Coimbatore City had a population of 10,50,721 (10.50 lakh). The city has shown steady urban expansion over the decades due to industrial growth and migration. The estimated population of Coimbatore in 2026 is around 14 lakh, reflecting moderate but consistent demographic growth.
👉 Projected Population of Coimbatore City (2026): ~14 lakh
Coimbatore City Census 2011
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,50,721 |
| Male Population | 5,26,163 |
| Female Population | 5,24,558 |
| Population Density | 9,950 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 91.30% |
| Male Literacy | 94.46% |
| Female Literacy | 88.15% |
| Sex Ratio | 997 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 953 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 1,02,069 (9.71%) |
Coimbatore City Key Takeaways
Population in 2011 was 10.50 lakh, now estimated at 14 lakh (2026).
One of the most literate major cities in Tamil Nadu with 91.30% literacy.
Sex ratio of 997 is among the highest for large Indian cities.
Population growth rate (2001–2011) was 12.87%, slower than earlier decades.
Children (0–6 years) form 9.71% of the total population.
City area: 105.60 sq. km, making it one of the denser urban centers in the state.
Coimbatore Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Coimbatore has a population growth rate of 12.87% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 10% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 53,080 | – | – |
| 1911 | 47,007 | -6,073 | -11.44% |
| 1921 | 65,788 | 18,781 | 39.95% |
| 1931 | 95,198 | 29,410 | 44.70% |
| 1941 | 151,875 | 56,677 | 59.54% |
| 1951 | 231,554 | 79,679 | 52.46% |
| 1961 | 366,799 | 135,245 | 58.41% |
| 1971 | 565,293 | 198,494 | 54.12% |
| 1981 | 704,514 | 139,221 | 24.63% |
| 1991 | 816,321 | 111,807 | 15.87% |
| 2001 | 930,882 | 114,561 | 14.03% |
| 2011 | 1,050,721 | 119,839 | 12.87% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 1,150,000 | 99,279 | 9.45% |
Sources: Census 2011
Coimbatore District Population
Coimbatore District is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. As per Census 2011, the district had a population of 34,58,045 (34.58 lakh). The estimated population of Coimbatore District in 2024 is around 40 lakh, showing steady regional growth.
Census 2011 Highlights
| Category | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,58,045 |
| Total Area | 4,723 sq. km |
| Density | 730 per sq. km |
| Literacy Rate | 83.98% |
| Sex Ratio | 1000 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 956 |
Religion in Coimbatore District
Hinduism – 92.03%
Islam – 4.10%
Christianity – 3.50%
Others / Not Stated – 0.37%
Hindus form the majority in both urban and rural areas of the district.
Languages Spoken in Coimbatore District
Tamil – 69.13%
Telugu – 16.32%
Kannada – 6.97%
Malayalam – 4.90%
Hindi – 0.81%
Urdu – 1.14%
Others – 0.74%
Coimbatore is linguistically diverse due to migration from neighboring Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
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