| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7,679,645 | — |
| 1911 | 6,830,507 | −11.1% |
| 1921 | 7,262,881 | +6.3% |
| 1931 | 8,123,076 | +11.8% |
| 1941 | 9,757,161 | +20.1% |
| 1951 | 9,160,500 | −6.1% |
| 1961 | 11,135,069 | +21.6% |
| 1971 | 13,551,060 | +21.7% |
| 1981 | 16,788,915 | +23.9% |
| 1991 | 20,281,969 | +20.8% |
| 2001 | 24,358,999 | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 27,743,338 | +13.9% |
| source:Census of India [a][b][c][d][e][1][2] | ||
Punjab is home to 2.3% of India's population; with a density of 551 persons per km2. According to the provisional results of the 2011 national census, Punjab has a population of 27,743,338, making it the 16th most populated state in India. Of which male and female are 14,639,465 and 13,103,873 respectively. 32% of Punjab's population consists of Dalits. In the state, the rate of population growth is 13.9% (2011), lower than national average. Out of total population, 37.5% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 10,399,146 of which 5,545,989 are males and while remaining 4,853,157 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 37.5%. According to the 2011 Census of India, Punjab, India has a population of around 27.7 million.
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