Population of Indian States and Union Territories (Latest Estimates 2025-26)
Union Territories
| Rank | Union Territory | Estimated Population (2025-26) |
|---|---|---|
| UT-1 | Delhi | 2.3 Crore |
| UT-2 | Jammu & Kashmir | 1.4 Crore |
| UT-3 | Puducherry | 17 Lakh |
| UT-4 | Chandigarh | 13 Lakh |
| UT-5 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 8.5 Lakh |
| UT-6 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 4.3 Lakh |
| UT-7 | Ladakh | 3.2 Lakh |
| UT-8 | Lakshadweep | 75 Thousand |
Key Facts for Exams
Most Populous State – Uttar Pradesh
Least Populous State – Sikkim
Most Populous Union Territory – Delhi
Least Populous Union Territory – Lakshadweep
Largest State (Area) – Rajasthan
Smallest State (Area) – Goa
Largest Union Territory (Area) – Ladakh
Smallest Union Territory (Area) – Lakshadweep
India's Estimated Population (2025) – About 146.4 Crore
Total States – 28
Total Union Territories – 8
One-Line GK
Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state.
Sikkim is India's least populous state.
Delhi is the most populous Union Territory.
Lakshadweep is the least populous Union Territory.
Telangana became India's 29th state in 2014 (now counted among the 28 states after J&K became a UT).
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh became separate Union Territories on 31 October 2019.
