Delhi Population 2026
Delhi has a population of 11,034,555, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Delhi. Roughly 0.7% of India's population lives here. It is about 1.2× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
11,034,555
Rank in India
#2
Coordinates
28.65°N, 77.23°E
~227 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
4 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Delhi
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Najafgarh | 1,365,000 | #30 |
| Narela | 800,000 | #69 |
| New Delhi | 317,797 | #153 |
| Kirāri Sulemānnagar | 283,211 | #184 |
| Nāngloi Jāt | 205,596 | #245 |
| Bhālswa Jahangirpur | 197,148 | #255 |
| Sultan Pur Majra | 181,554 | #276 |
| Hashtsāl | 176,877 | #288 |
Cities near Delhi
- New Delhi317,797 people · ~4 km away
- Mir Pur Turk19,098 people · ~7 km away
- Gharonda Neemka Bangar37,876 people · ~7 km away
- Khajoori Khas76,640 people · ~7 km away
- Ziauddin Pur68,993 people · ~8 km away
- Dayal Pur20,589 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Delhi?
Delhi has a population of 11,034,555 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in India.
What region is Delhi in?
Delhi is located in Delhi, India.
Is Delhi the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 4 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.