What is the population of Hyderabad?
Hyderabad's metropolitan area has about 10,534,000 people, making it the 34th largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
In India
Metro population
10,534,000
0.127% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+2.15%
About 620 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
16,854/km²
625 km² metro area
City proper
6,993,262
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Hyderabad
With a metropolitan population of 10.534 million, Hyderabad ranks among India's largest urban centers. The city proper, home to 6.993 million residents, experiences annual growth of 2.2%, reflecting expanding economic activity and immigration. At an elevation of 515 m, the city sits on elevated terrain in central India.
Founded in 1592, Hyderabad has evolved into a densely populated urban area with 16,854 people per km². Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) serves the city's connectivity needs, linking it to domestic and international routes.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Rajiv Gandhi International AirportHYD
17 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Hyderabad | 10.5M |
Population Trend in India
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 346,278,821 |
| 1960 | 435,990,338 |
| 1970 | 545,864,268 |
| 1980 | 687,354,025 |
| 1990 | 864,972,221 |
| 2000 | 1,057,922,733 |
| 2010 | 1,243,481,564 |
| 2020 | 1,402,617,695 |
| 2030 | 1,525,138,844 |
| 2040 | 1,622,580,039 |
| 2050 | 1,679,589,259 |
| 2060 | 1,700,951,714 |
| 2070 | 1,689,202,539 |
| 2080 | 1,645,548,761 |
| 2090 | 1,580,305,096 |
| 2100 | 1,505,251,761 |
Other Major Cities in India
8 more cities in our dataset.
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
Hyderabad Population FAQ
What is the difference between Hyderabad's city and metro population?
About 6,993,262 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 10,534,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Hyderabad growing or shrinking?
Hyderabad is growing at +2.15% a year.
What share of India's population lives in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad's metro area holds about 0.7% of India's total population.
How densely populated is Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has roughly 16,854 people per km² across a metro area of about 625 km².
Which airports serve Hyderabad?
The nearest major airports are Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD).
Which country is Hyderabad in?
Hyderabad is in India, in Asia.
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