Social Sector

Demographer

Salary range₹3 – 5 LPA → ₹7 – 14 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A demographer studies populations: births, deaths, migration and growth, using data to inform planning and policy.

Analyse census and survey data
Forecast population trends
Advise on health, education and policy planning

2 Skills required

Statistics & demography Data analysis (R / SPSS) Research methods Report writing Analytical thinking Communication

3 Opportunities available in the market

Census and statistical bodies, research institutes and international agencies employ demographers.

Census organisation and statistics departments
Research institutes (IIPS) and universities
UN, health and development agencies

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹42K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹7 – 14 LPA≈ ₹58K – ₹1.17L / month

Senior / specialist₹16 – 30 LPA≈ ₹1.33L – ₹2.5L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
3	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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