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Mumbai Metropolitan Population 2011 – 2021

Mumbai Census 2011:- 

As per data released by Govt. of India for Census 2011, Mumbai is an Urban Agglomeration coming under category of Mega City. Mumbai city is governed by Municipal Corporation and is situated in Mumbai Urban Region.

The total population of Mumbai UA/Metropolitan region is 18,394,912. The male population of which is 9,872,271 while female population is 8,522,641.

Mumbai Population 2021

  • The current metro area population of Mumbai in 2021 is 20,668,000, a 1.26% increase from 2020.
  • The metro area population of Mumbai in 2020 was 20,411,000, a 1.12% increase from 2019.
  • The metro area population of Mumbai in 2019 was 20,185,000, a 1.03% increase from 2018.
  • The metro area population of Mumbai in 2018 was 19,980,000, a 1.13% increase from 2017.

Mumbai Literacy Rate 2011

  • The literacy rate of Mumbai Agglomeration is 89.78% which is higher than National Urban average of 85 %. Literacy rate for male and female for Mumbai stood at 92.58 % and 86.53 % respectively. Total literates in Mumbai UA were 14,854,433 of which males were 8,242,697 and remaining 6,611,736 were females.

Mumbai Child Population 2011

  • The children (0-6 age) population of Mumbai UA is around 10.06 % of total Mumbai UA population which is lower than National Urban average of 10.93 %. Total children in Mumbai Urban region were 1,849,894 of which male were 968,584 while remaining 881,310 childs were female.

Mumbai Sex Ratio 2011

  • The best ratio of female to male in Mumbai UA was found lower with figure of 863 females against national urban average of 926 females per 1000 males. For children (0-6 age), girls were 910 per 1000 boys in Mumbai Urban region against national average of 902 girls per 1000 boys.

Mumbai Census 2011

Mumbai Census 2011

Mumbai UA Total Male Female
Population 18,394,912 9,872,271 8,522,641
Literates 14,854,433 8,242,697 6,611,736
Children (0-6) 1,849,894 968,584 881,310
Average Literacy (%) 89.78 % 92.58 % 86.53 %
Sexratio 863
Child Sexratio 910
Mumbai Census 2011 UA has following cities under it.
City Population Male Female
Mumbai (Municipal Corporation) 12,442,373 6,715,931 5,726,442
Thane (Municipal Corporation) 1,841,488 975,399 866,089
Kalyan and Dombivali (Municipal Corporation) 1,247,327 649,626 597,701
Navi Mumbai (Municipal Corporation) 1,120,547 610,060 510,487
Mira and Bhayander (Municipal Corporation) 809,378 429,260 380,118
Ulhasnagar (Municipal Corporation) 506,098 269,048 237,050
Ambernath (Municipal Council) 253,475 132,582 120,893
Badalapur (Municipal Council) 174,226 90,365 83,861

Mumbai has a long history of migration, which has played a major role in the economic and social transformation of the city. However, migration, especially from other states, has also given rise to the “sons of the soil” political ideology, which accuses migrants of depriving the local population of jobs and other opportunities.

What the data from Census 2011, recently released by the Ministry of Statistics suggests, however, is that the Urban Agglomeration of Mumbai, including Thane, was not, at the time of the enumeration, an attractive destination for migrants from outside Maharashtra.

All Data According To Gov. Data

15 Interesting Facts About Mumbai

1. India’s first ever train ran between Mumbai and Thane

On 16 April 1853, India’s first train commenced its operation. Mumbai Locals are the busiest railways in the world and carry about 2.2 billion passengers every year. Mumbai also has the most obsolete electric rail chain in India, which was installed in 1925.

2. Mumbai was the first one to start a bus service in India

It was on 15 July 1926, that the first ever bus service in India was started. The first route was ridden between Afghan Church and Crawford Market.

3. World’s most expensive house is in Mumbai

Antilia, Mukesh Ambani’s 27-story skyscraper is cited as the world’s most expensive house, valued at almost $1 billion. The business tycoon moved into the 400,000 square feet mansion in 2012 with his wife and three children.

4. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is made up of cement and steel wire equal to the girth of the earth

Officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, it has a length of around 5.6 kms. It was made with 90,000 tonnes of cement and steel wire equal to the earth’s girth.

5. We all know that it was called Bombay earlier, but you know why?

When the city was in the hands of the Portuguese, they saw it was a natural water bay. Hence, they called it ‘Bom Bhaia’, which is the Portuguese term for ‘good bay’. Later, Bombay was given to the British as dowry when a Portuguese princess married an English prince. They renamed the city Bombay. And that’s how the city got its name!

6. Mumbai was once an archipelago of 7 islands

Although now connected, the islands that formed ‘Bombay’ are Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Old Woman’s Island (Little Colaba), Mahim, Mazagaon, Parel and Worli. It took over 5 centuries to unite them together to form an emotion called ‘Bombay’. These were famous fishing centres and some of these communities are still active.

7. Mumbai was renamed after a local temple deity

Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the fishing community inspired the name ‘Mumbai’. ‘Mumba’ is the name of the goddess and ‘ai’ is mother. The Mumbadevi temple is situated in Bhuleshwar.

8. Mumbai has a coastline of about 150 kilometres

Not many people know about its vast coastline. Right from Marine Drive to Aksa Beach, Mumbai has huge coastline. Marine Drive is beautifully embellished with the ‘queen’s necklace’.

9. Mumbai is one of the most helpful cities of India

According to a lot of travellers, Mumbai has shown helpful attitude many times over. It has endured a lot of pain through terror attacks and natural calamities, but even in those hard times, it has not failed to lend a helping hand.

10. The Mumbai-Pune railway line was built by a woman

It was in 1863 that the Mumbai-Pune railway line was built by Alice Tredwell, wife of Solomon Tredwell.

11. Mumbai is the birthplace of the author of The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling, the Nobel Laureate who wrote The Jungle Book was born on 30 December 1865 in Mumbai. Kipling’s birth home still stands on the campus of the J J School of Art in Bombay which was used as the Dean’s residence for many years.

12. India’s 1st car owner lived in Mumbai

The first person to own a car in India was the great Sir Jamshetji Tata, the founder of the Tata empire. It was in 1901 that any India brought a car.

13. There is only 1.1 square metres of open space for people living in Mumbai

This is not news! Mumbai is so densely populated that finding an empty space is next to impossible. Mumbai is one of the busiest, cramped and highly populated cities of the world. It is highly vulnerable to traffic.

14. Flamingos migrate here every year

A large amount of migrating population of flamingos is found in the swamps of Sewri and Bhandup. Between the months of October to March, a lot of birding enthusiasts and photographers march to these marshlands with their props.

15. Mumbai’s Juhu Aerodrome was the first airport in India founded in 1928 and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the 3rd best international airport in the world.

No doubt Mumbai is a fast growing city. Its also a leading city when it comes to the aviation industry.

Mumbai – Historical Population Data
Year Population Growth Rate
2021 20,668,000 1.26%
2020 20,411,000 1.12%
2019 20,185,000 1.03%
2018 19,980,000 1.13%
2017 19,756,000 1.13%
2016 19,535,000 1.13%
2015 19,316,000 1.14%
2014 19,099,000 1.13%
2013 18,885,000 1.13%
2012 18,674,000 1.14%
2011 18,464,000 1.13%
2010 18,257,000 1.13%
2009 18,053,000 1.13%
2008 17,851,000 1.14%
2007 17,650,000 1.13%
2006 17,453,000 1.14%
2005 17,257,000 1.13%
2004 17,064,000 1.14%
2003 16,872,000 1.13%
2002 16,683,000 1.13%
2001 16,496,000 2.16%
2000 16,147,000 2.70%
1999 15,722,000 2.70%
1998 15,309,000 2.69%
1997 14,908,000 2.69%
1996 14,517,000 2.70%
1995 14,135,000 2.70%
1994 13,764,000 2.69%
1993 13,403,000 2.69%
1992 13,052,000 2.70%
1991 12,709,000 2.87%
1990 12,355,000 2.94%
1989 12,002,000 2.94%
1988 11,659,000 2.96%
1987 11,324,000 2.95%
1986 11,000,000 2.94%
1985 10,686,000 2.95%
1984 10,380,000 2.95%
1983 10,083,000 2.95%
1982 9,794,000 2.94%
1981 9,514,000 3.41%
1980 9,200,000 3.67%
1979 8,874,000 3.66%
1978 8,561,000 3.67%
1977 8,258,000 3.65%
1976 7,967,000 3.67%
1975 7,685,000 3.66%
1974 7,414,000 3.66%
1973 7,152,000 3.65%
1972 6,900,000 3.67%
1971 6,656,000 3.79%
1970 6,413,000 3.84%
1969 6,176,000 3.82%
1968 5,949,000 3.84%
1967 5,729,000 3.82%
1966 5,518,000 3.84%
1965 5,314,000 3.81%
1964 5,119,000 3.83%
1963 4,930,000 3.83%
1962 4,748,000 3.83%
1961 4,573,000 3.58%
1960 4,415,000 3.44%
1959 4,268,000 3.47%
1958 4,125,000 3.44%
1957 3,988,000 3.45%
1956 3,855,000 3.46%
1955 3,726,000 3.44%
1954 3,602,000 3.45%
1953 3,482,000 3.45%
1952 3,366,000 3.44%
1951 3,254,000 5.34%
1950 3,089,000 0.00%

Most Aked FAQ

What is the population of Mumbai in 2020?

The metro area population of Mumbai in 2020 was 20,411,000, a 1.12% increase from 2019.

What's the population in Mumbai right now?

Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. As per the Mumbai Metropolitan Region estimates of UN World Urban Agglomeration Population Prospects, the Mumbai Population in 2021 is 20.6 Million (2.06 Crores) and second most populous in India after Delhi and 9th populated city in the world.

WHich is the highest caste in Maharashtra?

Vora adds that the Maratha caste is the largest caste of India and dominate the power structure in Maharashtra because of their numerical strength, especially in the rural society.

Mumbai Population 2021

Population of Mumbai in 2021 is only estimated. There is no official census conducted for year 2021. Next census for Mumbai - Maharashtra will be conducted in 2021.

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