With area point of view, Rajasthan ranks first, while in population, it stands at the 8th position in Indian states. According to the census of 2011, the population in Rajasthan was 6.85 crores and the average population density was 200 people per square kilometer.

Population Distribution: Highly dense population is seen in some areas of Rajasthan state, while some areas have rare population. 

The main features of population distribution in Rajasthan are given below:

Features Affecting population distribution: The distribution of population in Rajasthan is effected and controlled at large by the quantity of rainfall, availability of water, fertility of soil and economic development. 

The factors affecting population distribution in Rajasthan are given below:

1. Physical Factors: Fluctuation of climate, soil, vegetation and natural water sources. 

2. Economic Factors: Availability of minerals, urbanization, industrial development, etc. 

3. Socio – Cultural Factors: Human migration and availability of labour, etc.

4. Political factors.

Density of Population: The number of people living per square kilometer is called the density of population. According to census of 2011, average population density in Rajasthan is 200 people per square kilometer.

The districts of Rajasthan are divided into 5 classes at the base of population density:

1. Districts with most population density (more than 400): They are only four in number. Jaipur, Bharatpur, Dausa and Alwar are included in this category. 

2. Districts with high population density (300 – 400): The number of these districts is 7 and they are Dholpur, Banswara, Kota, Dungarpur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Ajmer. 

3. Districts with medium population density (200 – 300): The number of these districts is 7 and they are: Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi, Bhilwara, Karoli, Udaipur, Rajsamand and Jhalawar. 

4. Districts with low population density (100 – 200): The number of these districts is 12 in all. Under this category, Tonk, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Bundi, Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Sri ganganagar, Baran, Jalore, Pali, Jodhpur and Churu districts are included. 

5. Districts with minimum population density (less than 100): Only three districts are included in this category – Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer.

On the basis of population density, following trends are found in Rajasthan.

1. In eastern plains, there is high population density. 

2. In the western desert region, population density is very low. 

3. The district of Jaipur has the most population density – 595 people per square kilometer. 

4. Jaisalmer has the minimum population density – 17 people per square kilometer.