India: Percent Hindu
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| India |
People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 80.5 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 82.5 |
| Min - Max | 80.5 - 84.2 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 80.5 percent, a decline from 80.6 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 17.7 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2013 is 82.5 percent. The minimum value, 80.5 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 84.2 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Buddhist | 0.8 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Hindu | 80.5 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 13.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 3.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 10.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 3.3 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 1.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 1.5 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Eastern Orthodox | 0.0 | 2013 | percent |