Shimoga's 2025 population is now estimated at 410,755. In 1950, the population of Shimoga was 44,947. Shimoga has grown by 8,302 in the last year, which represents a 2.06% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Shimoga, which typically includes Shimoga's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.