Indore Population 2026
Indore has a population of 1,994,397, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,994,397
Rank in India
#15
Coordinates
22.72°N, 75.83°E
~550 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
671 km
417 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh
Cities near Indore
- Bāngarda Chhota64,213 people · ~3 km away
- Rāvu36,055 people · ~9 km away
- Mhow81,702 people · ~19 km away
- Pithampur126,200 people · ~19 km away
- Dewas289,550 people · ~36 km away
- Hāt Piplia17,419 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Indore?
Indore has a population of 1,994,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in India.
What region is Indore in?
Indore is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Is Indore the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 671 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.