Pune Population 2026
Pune has a population of 3,124,458, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Maharashtra. Roughly 0.2% of India's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,124,458
Rank in India
#9
Coordinates
18.52°N, 73.86°E
~554 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,174 km
729 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maharashtra
Cities near Pune
- Khadki75,654 people · ~5 km away
- Kharakvasla78,684 people · ~12 km away
- Pimpri-Chinchwad1,727,692 people · ~12 km away
- Pimpri1,284,606 people · ~13 km away
- Khopoli71,141 people · ~61 km away
- Wai36,025 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pune?
Pune has a population of 3,124,458 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in India.
What region is Pune in?
Pune is located in Maharashtra, India.
Is Pune the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,174 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.