Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha | Member of the Indian National Congress | Member of Parliament, Raebareli
16.3M
Followers
6
Following
3.0K
Posts
2.14%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Rahul Gandhi (@rahulgandhi) has 16,285,183 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 2,977 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 297.7K likes and 5.5K comments on average (median 216.9K likes), an engagement rate of 2.14% of followers. Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 2,385,924 followers (+17.2%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @rahulgandhi's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Mega |
| Followers | 16,285,183 |
| Following | 6 |
| Posts | 2,977 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 297,704 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 5,470 |
| Videos | 11 |
| Photos & carousels | 1 |
| Engagement Rate | 2.14% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @rahulgandhi's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+2.4M
Net Change
+17.2%
% Change
+16.7K
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
53
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (13,899,259 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (16,285,183 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16,285,183 | +441,508 | |
| 15,843,675 | +1,650,046 | |
| 14,193,629 | +6,739 | |
| 14,186,890 | +287,631 | |
| 13,899,259 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
297.7K
Avg Likes/Post
5.5K
Avg Comments/Post
3.6M
Total Likes
65.6K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 877 Mega-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 0.94%, middle half 0.3% to 2.58%)
2.14%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
313.8K
Avg Likes on Videos (11)
121.1K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (1)
Only 1 of the 12 posts we analysed is a photo or carousel: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @rahulgandhi's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 219,992 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (439,984 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @rahulgandhi's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
1,168,829 likes · 29,809 comments
3.9× @rahulgandhi's average post · 5.4× the median post.
"स्वादिष्ट दाल-रोटी, घर का खाना... और Auto वाले भाइयों के साथ कुछ दिल की बातें। ❤️ #RahulGandhi"
95 characters
Video
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
16:00 UTC
Hour Posted
6.3M
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often. Most of this account's caption text is not in Latin letters, and this list counts only words in Latin letters, so it leaves most of the captions out.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 339 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
11
Videos / Reels
1
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @rahulgandhi
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
स्वादिष्ट दाल-रोटी, घर का खाना... और Auto वाले भाइयों के साथ कुछ दिल की बातें। ❤️…
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1.2M | 29.8K | 6.3M | view |
| 2 |
When the love is real and one truly cares - conviction is effortless.
#rahulga…
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412.4K | 4.6K | 2.7M | view |
| 3 |
Thank you, Kharge ji, our Congress President, our leaders, and my dear Babbar S…
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393.9K | 11.8K | 1.8M | view |
| 4 |
आकांक्षा और उसके जैसे अनेक ईमानदार, मेहनती बच्चों से इस क्रूर और अन्यायी शिक्षा व्यवस्…
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357.7K | 4.0K | 2.1M | view |
| 5 |
पता है, भारत की सिर्फ़ 5 परीक्षाओं - NEET, JEE, SSC, UPSC और RRB की तैयारी पर छात्र…
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346.4K | 4.2K | 1.9M | view |
| 6 |
कोटा, आप कमाल थे।
यकीन मानिए, कल हमने मिलकर इतिहास की शुरुआत की।
हज़ारों छात्र …
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266.2K | 4.2K | 1.1M | view |
| 7 |
Re-NEET देने वाले सभी छात्रों को मेरी अनेक शुभकामनाएँ।
पूरे आत्मविश्वास के साथ पर…
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167.6K | 1.9K | 761.7K | view |
| 8 |
भारत की शिक्षा व्यवस्था आज सिर्फ़ एक वसूली तंत्र बन गई है।
ज़रा सोचिए - देशभर के परिव…
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135.6K | 1.3K | 561.4K | view |
| 9 |
छत्तीसगढ़ में संगठन सृजन अभियान के लिए यात्रा के दौरान एक छोटा सा चाय ब्रेक - प्रदेश…
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121.1K | 1.1K | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @rahulgandhi posts on Instagram
Thursday, Saturday
Peak posting days
16:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @rahulgandhi publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@rahulgandhi's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1 | 88,616 | 88,616 |
| Thursday | 4 | 293,744 | 1,174,974 |
| Friday | 2 | 214,382 | 428,765 |
| Saturday | 4 | 455,888 | 1,823,553 |
| Sunday | 1 | 122,172 | 122,172 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @rahulgandhi's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
339
Avg Caption Chars
398
Median Chars
596
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 1 | 1.2M |
| Long (100+) | 11 | 221.8K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 16.3M followers (Mega)
$81,426 to $195,422
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @rahulgandhi
How many followers does @rahulgandhi have on Instagram?
@rahulgandhi has 16,285,183 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @rahulgandhi's Instagram engagement rate?
@rahulgandhi has an engagement rate of 2.14% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 297.7K likes per post.
How much does @rahulgandhi earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @rahulgandhi's sponsorship value at $81,426 to $195,422 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @rahulgandhi published on Instagram?
@rahulgandhi has published 2,977 posts on Instagram.
What is @rahulgandhi's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 1,168,829 likes and 29,809 comments.
How often does @rahulgandhi post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @rahulgandhi: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Saturday.
How does @rahulgandhi compare to other Instagram creators?
@rahulgandhi sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @for_everyoung10, @alexisren, @klaythompson.
Is @rahulgandhi verified on Instagram?
Yes, @rahulgandhi is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @rahulgandhi's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 19, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @rahulgandhi Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/rahulgandhi-instagram-profile-stats/