Hinduism in South Asia
In South Asia, Hinduism is a the majority population followed by nearly 70% of people in the region.[1] It is a majority religion in Nepal and India, while second biggest religion in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.[2] Though there are very less Hindus in Afghanistan,[3] and no Hindu in Maldives.[4]
 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 India | 1,053,000,000 |
 Nepal | 23,500,000 |
 Bangladesh | 14,300,000 |
 Pakistan | 4,467,878 |
 Sri Lanka | 2,671,000 |
 Bhutan | 185,700 |
 Afghanistan | c. 50 |
 Maldives | 0 |
| Religions | |
| Hinduism | |
Demographics
| Country | Total pop | Hindus %age | Hindus pop |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan
|
37,466,414 | <0.01% | <1,000 |
 Bangladesh
|
167,000,000 | 8.54% | 14,300,000 |
 Bhutan
|
742,737 | 22.6% | 185,700 |
 India
|
1,320,000,000 | 79.8% | 1,053,000,000 |
 Maldives
|
369,031 | 0.01% | <1,000 |
 Nepal
|
28,901,790 | 81.3% | 23,500,000 |
 Pakistan
|
224,864,293 | 2.14% | 44,678,078 |
 Sri Lanka
|
21,200,000 | 12.6% | 2,671,000 |
| Total | 1,437,326,682 | 70.05% | 1,068,728,901 |
Also see
Hinduism In South Asia Media
Shore Temple of Mamallapuram (Pallava dynasty, 700–728 CE).
Vishvanatha Temple, part of the Khajuraho group of monuments.
The rock-cut Shore Temple of the temples in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, 700–728.
Katas Raj Temples of Pakistan are known to be historical temples to be built in c. AD/CE.
Front entrance of Nallur Kandaswamy temple.
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References
- ↑ NW, 1615 L. St; Washington, Suite 800; Inquiries, DC 20036 USA202-419-4300 | Main202-419-4349 | Fax202-419-4372 | Media (2011-01-27). "Region: Asia-Pacific". Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ↑ NW, 1615 L. St; Washington, Suite 800; Inquiries, DC 20036 USA202-419-4300 | Main202-419-4349 | Fax202-419-4372 | Media (2012-12-18). "Hindus". Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ↑ "Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan — how many remain, why they want to leave". The Indian Express. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ↑ Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs (2007-09-14). "Maldives". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-17.