Hinduism in South Asia

Hindus of South Asia
Regions with significant populations
 India1,053,000,000
   Nepal23,500,000
 Bangladesh14,300,000
 Pakistan4,467,878
 Sri Lanka2,671,000
 Bhutan185,700
 Afghanistanc. 50
 Maldives0
Religions
Hinduism

In South Asia, Hinduism is followed by the majority of nearly 70% of population in the region.[1] It is the majority religion in Nepal and India, and the second largest religion in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.[2] Though there are very less Hindus in Afghanistan,[3] and no Hindu in Maldives.[4]

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

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References

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  3. "Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan — how many remain, why they want to leave". The Indian Express. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  4. Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs (2007-09-14). "Maldives". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-17.