New Delhi
New Delhi (32.9 million inhabitants): major city of India, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.
Last updated: October 2026
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Population | 32.9 million |
| Capital | Yes — national capital |
Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.
New Delhi has a metropolitan population of 32.9 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.
New Delhi is in India. It is the national capital of India.
New Delhi is the national capital of India. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the India factbook for the wider national picture.