Population 2011
6,85,48,437
Area
3,42,239 km²
Primary capital
Jaipur
Budget 2026-27
₹6,10,956 Cr
Formed
30 March 1949
General Info
Type
State
ISO code
IN-RJ
Vehicle code
RJ
Website
rajasthan.gov.inHigh court
Rajasthan High Court
Languages
Hindi
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
25
General 18SC 4ST 3
Rajya Sabha seats
10
Lower house
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
200 seats
Legislature structure
Unicameral
Current Officeholders
Diya Kumari
Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Minister of Finance, Tourism, Public Works and Women and Child Development, Rajasthan
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Prem Chand Bairwa
Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Minister of Technical and Higher Education, AYUSH, Transport and Road Safety, Rajasthan
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Bhajanlal Sharma
Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Elections
Recent election results
Total budget
₹6,10,956 Cr
Net expenditure
₹4,05,632 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹53,978 Cr
8.8% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹79,493 Cr
3.7% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
36.8%
₹7,91,973 Cr outstanding debt
Freebies
₹53,602 Cr
8.8% of total
Capex / freebies
1.01x
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 of Rs 6,10,956 crore prioritises agricultural subsidies, expanded old-age pensions, urban water and youth self-employment - with a high outstanding debt burden of about 36.8% of GSDP.
| Top sector allocations | Amount | Share of net expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture | ₹68,989 Cr | 17.0% |
| Energy | ₹42,752 Cr | 10.5% |
| Rural Development | ₹32,948 Cr | 8.1% |
| Health and Family Welfare | ₹32,526 Cr | 8.0% |
| Social Welfare and Nutrition | ₹26,495 Cr | 6.5% |
Tourism · calendar year 2024
Tourist visits in Rajasthan
Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.
Domestic tourist visits
23,00,84,198
Domestic rank
#5 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
20,72,407
Foreign rank
#5 of 36
Centre-state finances
Tax devolution to Rajasthan
Latest dated advance instalment and FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate. The instalment is part of the annual flow, not an additional annual entitlement.
Advance released 1 Aug 2026
₹6,460 Cr
Share of latest release
5.9%
FC-16 horizontal share
5.9%
FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate
₹90,445.85 Cr
Population
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6,85,48,437 | Census 2011 census |
On central government indices
- Fiscal Health IndexNITI Aayog14 / 18 · Major States
- India Justice ReportTata Trusts and partner organisationsIndependent14 / 18 · Large and Mid-sized States
- Logistics Ease Across Different StatesDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeGrowth Seekers · Landlocked States
- Export Preparedness IndexNITI Aayog17 / 36
- States' Startup RankingDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeLeaders · Category A
- India Innovation IndexNITI Aayog12 / 17 · Major States
- SDG India IndexNITI Aayog23 / 36
- National Multidimensional Poverty IndexNITI Aayog27 / 36
- Performance Grading Index 2.0Department of School Education and LiteracyAkanshi-1
- State Energy Efficiency IndexBureau of Energy EfficiencyContender
- National Energy Trilemma IndexWorld Energy Council IndiaIndependent18 / 28 · States
- India Electric Mobility IndexNITI AayogAspirant
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- Know India: Rajasthanknowindia.india.gov.inPublisher page
- State governments of India: legislature sizesen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
- Election Commission of India - Rajya Sabha seatseci.gov.inPublisher page
- Election Results of Indiaelectionresults.infoPublisher page
- Rajasthan Assembly 2023 turnout sourceadrindia.orgPDF document
- PRS: Rajasthan Budget Analysis 2026-27prsindia.orgPublisher page