Ahmedabad is a diverse, cosmopolitan hub deeply rooted in Gujarati culture.
| Feature | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Estimated Population** | ~8.4 Million (Metro Area, 2023 est.) | | **Ethnic Composition** | Predominantly Gujarati, with significant migrant populations from Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, and South India. | | **Religious Demographics** | Hinduism (~81.5%), Islam (~13.5%), Jainism (~3.6%), Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism (Remaining) | | **Primary Languages** | Gujarati (majority), Hindi (widely understood), English (business and education) | | **Age Distribution** | Highly youthful demographic; over 50% of the population is under the age of 30. |