Tamil Nadu Population 2026

Tamil Nadu is a state in the Southern region of India. It’s the tenth-largest Indian state by area and the sixth-largest by population. As per the Census 2011, the population of Tamil Nadu in 2011 was 72,147, 030 and according to the Population Projection report by the Census of India, the population of Tamil Nadu in 2026 is 77,546,000 (7.75 Crore)

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Future Population Projection

Year	Population	% Growth
2011	72,147,000	–
2016	74,635,000	3.45%
2021	76,402,000	2.37%
2026	77,546,000	1.50%
2031	78,082,000	0.69%
2036	78,067,000	-0.02%

Population of Tamil Nadu in 2026 is 7.75 Crore (approx)

Tamil Nadu	Census 2011	2025 Estimate
Total Population	72,147,030 (7.21 Crore)	7.75 Crore
Male Population	36,137,975	3.87 Crore
Female Population	36,009,055	3.88 Crore
Sex Ratio	996	1002
Population Density	555/km²	587/km²
Population Rank	6th
Total Area	130,058 km2
Area Rank	10th
Average Literacy (%)	82.6%
Formation	26 January 1950
Capital City	Chennai

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection Report

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Tamil Nadu Historical Population

Tamil Nadu has a population growth rate of 5.90% during 2011-2021. In 1910 Population of Tamil Nadu was 1.92 Crore & in the Year 2021, it’s estimated at 7.64 Crore, an increase of almost 5.72 Crore. Let’s look at decade population & percentage change from the Year 1910 to 2021

Census Year	Population	Absolute Change	Percentage Change
1901	19,252,630	–	–
1911	20,902,616	+1,649,986	+8.57
1921	21,628,518	+725,902	+3.47
1931	23,472,099	+1,843,581	+8.52
1941	26,267,507	+2,795,408	+11.91
1951	30,119,047	+3,851,540	+14.66
1961	33,686,953	+3,567,906	+11.85
1971	41,199,168	+7,512,215	+22.30
1981	48,408,077	+7,208,909	+17.50
1991	55,858,946	+7,450,869	+15.39
2001	62,405,679	+6,546,733	+11.72
2011	72,147,030	+9,741,351	+15.61
2021 (estimate)	76,402,000	+4,254,970	+5.90

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection report

Top Cities in Tamil Nadu

#	City	City Population
1	Chennai	4,646,732
2	Coimbatore	1,050,721
3	Madurai	1,017,865
4	Tiruchirappalli	847,387
5	Salem	829,267
6	Tirunelveli	473,637
7	Ambattur	466,205
8	Tiruppur	444,352
9	Avadi	345,996
10	Tiruvottiyur	249,446

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Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion

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