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Kolkata

Country:
India
Continent:
Asia

Kolkata's 2025 population is now estimated at 15,845,200. In 1950, the population of Kolkata was 4,604,140. Kolkata has grown by 274,400 in the last year, which represents a 1.76% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Kolkata, which typically includes Kolkata's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

15.8M
Total Population
274.4K 1.76%
Growth
No
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Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.