Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · United Nations, World Population Prospects · OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Overview · New Delhi
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1943 – 2024
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | New Delhi | 5-year change | Delhi | India | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 2.5Cr 2022 | 135Cr 2022 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 3.1Cr2025 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Median age | — | — | 28.1 2023 | ||
| GDP per person | — | ₹5.2L 2023 | ₹2.2L 2023 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | — | 4.2% 2025 | ||
| Average daily high | 31.7 °C1991–2020 | — | — |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · OECD Regional Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects · World Bank — World Development Indicators
People · New Delhi
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | New Delhi | 5-year change | Delhi | India | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 2.5Cr 2022 | 135Cr 2022 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 3.1Cr2025 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Population growth | — | — | 0.89% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 16,967 2022 | 427 2022 | ||
| Size of the urban area | 2,1392025 | — | — | ||
| Density of the urban area | 14,6902025 | — | — | ||
| Median age | — | — | 28.1 2023 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | — | 24.2% 2025 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | — | 7.4% 2025 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 75.3 2016 | 72.2 2024 | ||
| Births per woman | — | — | 1.96 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | — | 16.0 2024 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | — | 23.3 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | — | -0.7 2023 | ||
| Born abroad | — | — | 0.3% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | — | 35.7% 2025 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Economy & jobs · New Delhi
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | New Delhi | 5-year change | Delhi | India | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | ₹5.2L 2023 | ₹2.2L 2023 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | $25,500 2023 | $10,784 2023 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | — | $4LCr 2025 | ||
| Economic growth | — | — | 7.6% 2025 | ||
| Inflation | — | — | 2.4% 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | — | 4.2% 2025 | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | — | 16.0% 2025 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | — | 55.7% 2025 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | — | 23.0 2023 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Education & commute · New Delhi
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | New Delhi | 5-year change | India | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | — | 78.2% 2024 | ||
| University enrolment | — | 34.4% 2025 | ||
| Internet users | — | 70.0% 2025 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | 99.9% 2024 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators
Climate · New Delhi
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1943 – 2024
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | New Delhi | 5-year change | India | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 31.7 °C1991–2020 | — | ||
| Average daily low | 18.9 °C1991–2020 | — | ||
| Normal annual rainfall | 901 mm1991–2020 | — | ||
| Hot days (30 °C / 86 °F or more) | 2321991–2020 | — | ||
| Rainy days | 571991–2020 | — | ||
| Average annual temperature | 25.1 °C2024 | −0.4 °C | — | |
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 2.2 2024 |
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · World Bank — World Development Indicators