What is the population of Pune?
Pune's metropolitan area has about 7,764,000 people, making it the 47th largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
In India
Metro population
7,764,000
0.094% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+2.05%
About 436 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
10,478/km²
741 km² metro area
City proper
3,124,458
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Pune
Pune's metropolitan area encompasses 7.76 million people, making it one of India's major urban centers. The city proper has a population of 3.12 million with a density of 10,478 people per km², reflecting its concentrated urban development. At an elevation of 554 m, the city sits on India's Deccan Plateau in Asia. Growth remains steady at 2.1% annually.
Founded in 1436, Pune has deep historical roots. The city is served by Pune International Airport and has access to Navi Mumbai International Airport for regional and international connections.
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.
- Pune International AirportPNQ
10 km from the city centre
- Navi Mumbai International AirportNMI
98 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 |
| Pune | 7.76M |
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.
Pune Population FAQ
What is the difference between Pune's city and metro population?
About 3,124,458 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 7,764,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Pune growing or shrinking?
Pune is growing at +2.05% a year.
What share of India's population lives in Pune?
Pune's metro area holds about 0.5% of India's total population.
How densely populated is Pune?
Pune has roughly 10,478 people per km² across a metro area of about 741 km².
Which airports serve Pune?
The nearest major airports are Pune International Airport (PNQ), Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
Which country is Pune in?
Pune is in India, in Asia.
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