Ghāziābād Population 2026

Ghāziābād has a population of 1,199,191, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ghāziābād (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,199,191

Rank in India

#40

Coordinates

28.67°N, 77.44°E

~214 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

22 km

14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71
Bareilly	745,435	#72

Cities near Ghāziābād

Dāsna27,926 people · ~8 km away
Gharroli92,540 people · ~12 km away
Kondli38,207 people · ~12 km away
Mandoli120,417 people · ~13 km away
Dalūpura154,791 people · ~13 km away
Murādnagar89,482 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ghāziābād?

Ghāziābād has a population of 1,199,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in India.

What region is Ghāziābād in?

Ghāziābād is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Ghāziābād the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 22 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.

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