Gujranwala City Tehsil | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| District | Gujranwala |
| Area | |
| 131 km2 (51 sq mi) | |
| Population | |
| 2,511,118 | |
| • Density | 19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,511,118 (100%) |
| • Rural | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
Gujranwala City is a tehsil of Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. The population is 259,556 according to the 2017 Census of Pakistan. [2]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | ... | — |
| 1961 | ... | — |
| 1972 | ... | — |
| 1981 | ... | — |
| 1998 | ... | — |
| 2017 | 2,102,311 | — |
| 2023 | 2,511,118 | +3.01% |
| Sources: [3] | ||
As of the 2023 census, Gujranwala City Tehsil has a population of 2,511,118, with 1,290,348 males and 1,220,560 females. The city has experienced significant growth, with an average annual growth rate of 3.63% since 2017. The age distribution is as follows:
Gujranwala is known as the "City of Wrestlers" and is a significant industrial hub, contributing 5% to 9% of Pakistan's national GDP. The city also boasts a high literacy rate, with 87% literacy among the 15–24 age group.