10 crorepeople, 1 March 2025 (projection)
West Bengal has a projected population of 10 crore in 2025, 37.6% of them in towns and cities, rising to 10.18 crore by 2030.
Download CSV (Excel) Free account needed for downloads.
Data
| Measure | People |
|---|---|
| Total, 2025 | 10 crore |
| Urban, 2025 | 3.76 crore |
| Rural, 2025 | 6.24 crore |
| Total, 2030 | 10.18 crore |
Source and notes
Source: Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections, Population Projections for India and States 2011-2036 (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, November 2019), Tables 8 and 9, population as on 1 March. Period: 2025. Coverage: West Bengal.
Projections as on 1 March.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections, Population Projections for India and States 2011-2036 (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, November 2019), Tables 8 and 9, population as on 1 March.Related statistics
- Population of India's states and union territories, 2025
- Share of people living in towns and cities, by state, 2025
- Average monthly spending per person in West Bengal, 2023-24
- Population of Himachal Pradesh, 2025 and 2030 projections
- Population of Jharkhand, 2025 and 2030 projections
- Population of Kerala, 2025 and 2030 projections
- Population of Punjab, 2025 and 2030 projections
- Population of Sikkim, 2025 and 2030 projections
Need more detail? Build a free India market report for any business and state.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Startup costs are estimates; check local prices, licensing and tax rules before you commit money.
