Ahmedabad is the most populous city in Gujarat and the seventh most populous in India. As of recent estimates, the metropolitan area is home to approximately 8.2 million people. The population has grown rapidly due to high birth rates in the past and steady migration from rural Gujarat and other Indian states for employment.
The demographic is diverse, yet it carries a distinct Gujarati cultural identity. The majority of the population follows Hinduism, followed by a substantial Muslim minority, as well as Jain, Christian, and Sikh communities. The Jain community, in particular, has had a profound historical and cultural influence on the city’s architecture and vegetarian culinary traditions.
Gujarati is the principal language spoken, while Hindi and English are widely understood and used in business and higher education. The city boasts a high literacy rate, hovering around 88%, and features a vibrant, predominantly middle-class society known for its strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.