Ahmedabad Population 2026
Ahmedabad has a population of 6,357,693, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Gujarat. Roughly 0.4% of India's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
6,357,693
Rank in India
#5
Coordinates
23.03°N, 72.59°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
775 km
481 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gujarat
Cities near Ahmedabad
- Sānand95,890 people · ~21 km away
- Gandhinagar292,797 people · ~23 km away
- Kalol134,426 people · ~26 km away
- Pethāpur23,497 people · ~28 km away
- Mahemdāvād35,368 people · ~28 km away
- Dahegām42,632 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad has a population of 6,357,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in India.
What region is Ahmedabad in?
Ahmedabad is located in Gujarat, India.
Is Ahmedabad the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 775 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.