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The percentage of Hindu population of each country was taken from the US State Department's International Religious Freedom Report 2006. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism is an umbrella term for a wide variety of related religious traditions native to India. Within Hinduism a large number of personalities or 'forms' are worshiped as Murtis. Hinduism comprises numerous Sects or denominations The main divisions in current Hinduism are Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism Hindu mythology is the large body of Mythology related to Hinduism, notably as contained in Sanskrit literature, such as the Sanskrit epics and Hindu philosophy is divided into six Sanskrit ''{{IAST|āstika}}'') schools of thought or darshanas (literally "views" Sankhya The Sanskrit term ( Devanāgarī: धर्म Pali transliteration dhamma) is an Indian spiritual and religious Artha ( Devanagari: अर्थ is a Sanskrit term meaning "purpose cause motive meaning notion" In Indian religions, Moksha ( Sanskrit: sa मोक्ष mokṣa) or Mukti ( Sanskrit: sa मुक्ति literally "release" Karma is a concept in Hinduism which explains Causality through a system where beneficial effects are derived from past beneficial actions Yoga ( Sanskrit: योग, IAST: yóga, joːgə refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, to the Bhakti ( Devanāgarī: भक्ति) is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning devotion. Maya ( Sanskrit sa माया māyā) in Indian religions, has multiple meanings This article is about Hinduism. Puja or "pooja" may also refer to certain devotional practices performed by Balmikis Buddhists (see A Hindu temple or Mandir ( Sanskrit: मंदिर is a house of worship for Hindus followers of Hinduism. Literature regarded as central to the Hindu literary tradition was predominantly composed in Sanskrit, Indeed much of the morphology and linguistic "Veda" redirects here For other uses see Veda (disambiguation. The Upanishads ( Devanagari: उपनिषद् IAST: upaniṣad also spelled "Upanisad" are Hindu scriptures that constitute the core teachings The Rāmāyaṇa ( Devanāgarī: sa रामायण is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the Hindu sage ( Maharishi) Valmiki For other meanings see Purana (disambiguation. The Puranas ( Sanskrit: sa पुराण purāṇa, "of ancient times" The following is a bibliography of Hindu scriptures and texts. These are some of the most noteworthy Gurus and Saints of Hinduism (in alphabetical order A Hinduism is going through a phase of regeneration and reform through the vehicle of several contemporary movements collectively termed as Hindu reform movements. Ayurveda ( Devanāgarī: आयुर्वॆद the 'science of life' is a system of Traditional medicine native to India, and practiced in other The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as This article deals with social and cultural criticism of Hinduism The following is a glossary of terms and concepts in Hinduism. Jyotiṣa ( Sanskrit jyotiṣa, from jyótis- "light heavenly body" also spelled Jyotish and Jyotisha in English Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. [1] Other sources used were CIA Factbook[2] and adherents. com. [3] The total population of each country was taken from census. gov[4] (2007 estimates). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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| Region | Country | Total Population (2007 est) | % of Hindus | Hindu total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Afghanistan | 31,889,923 | 0. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south Hinduism in Afghanistan has existed for almost as long as Hinduism itself 4%[5][6] | 127,560 |
| Balkans | Albania | 3,600,523 | n/a | n/a |
| North Africa | Algeria | 32,531,853 | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Africa | Angola | 12,263,596 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Argentina | 40,301,927 | 0. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. 01%[7] | 4,030 |
| Middle East | Armenia | 2,971,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Oceania | Australia | 20,434,176 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Hinduism in Armenia remains a minor feature in Armenian religious life generally represented through The International Society for Krishna Consciousness and Hindus form a religious minority in Australia, roughly estimated to be 148119 according to the 2006 census 5%[8] | 102,171 |
| Central Europe | Austria | 8,199,783 | 0. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Introduction Early Indian Immigrants to Austria were mainly Nurses from Kerala, who maintained their links with their homeland 1% (approx)[9] | 8,200 |
| Middle East | Azerbaijan | 8,120,247 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle East | Bahrain | 708,573 | 6. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Hinduism in Azerbaijan has been tied to Cultural diffusion on the Silk Road. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 25%[10] | 44,286 |
| South Asia | Bangladesh | 150,448,339 | 9. Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Bangladesh, covering 9 2%[11] - 10. 5%[12][13] | 13,841,247 - 15,797,076 |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | 9,724,723 | n/a | n/a |
| Western Europe | Belgium | 10,392,226 | 0. Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Hinduism in Belarus has a very small following There are three main Hindu groups in country. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' Hinduism is a minority religion in Belgium Hinduism is spread to Belgium mainly by ISKCON and Brahma Kumaris. 06%[14] | 6,235 |
| Central America | Belize | 294,385 | 2. East Indians constitute a mere three percent of the Belizean population 3%[15] | 6,771 |
| West Africa | Benin | 8,078,314 | n/a | n/a |
| South Asia | Bhutan | 2,327,849 | 2%[16] - 25%[17][18] | 46,557 - 581,962 |
| South America | Bolivia | 9,119,152 | n/a | n/a |
| Balkans | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4,552,198 | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | 1,815,508 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion although in the southern areas many citizens openly and mostly freely practice Hinduism. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. Krishna Consciousness and Hinduism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Krishna consciousness or Sanatana-dharma (eternal duty of a living being in Sanskrit represents a bonafide Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. The practise of Hinduism in Botswana is concentrated in and around Gaborone and Selebi-Phikwe. 17%[19] | 3,086 |
| South America | Brazil | 190,010,647 | 0. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. 0016%[20] | 3,040 |
| Southeast Asia | Brunei | 374,577 | 0. Almost the entire Hindu community in Brunei is made up of people of Indian origin 035%[21] | 131 |
| Balkans | Bulgaria | 7,322,858 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Burkina Faso | 14,326,203 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Africa | Burundi | 8,390,505 | 0. Hinduism is a minor religion in BulgariaHinduism spread to Bulgaria by ISKCON West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Central Africa is a core Region of the African Continent often considered to include Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad 1%[22][23] | 8,391 |
| Southeast Asia | Cambodia | 13,995,904 | 0. Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the former Champa civilization in southern parts of Central Vietnam, Funan in Cambodia, the Khmer 3%[24][25] | 41,988 |
| West Africa | Cameroon | 18,060,382 | n/a | n/a |
| North America | Canada | 33,390,141 | 1% [26][27] | 333,901 |
| Central Africa | Central African Republic | 4,369,038 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Africa | Chad | 9,885,661 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Chile | 16,284,741 | n/a | n/a |
| East Asia | China | 1,321,851,888 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Colombia | 44,379,598 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Hindus in Canada generally come from one of two groups The first is comprised primarily of Indian Immigrants who began arriving in British Central Africa is a core Region of the African Continent often considered to include Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad Central Africa is a core Region of the African Continent often considered to include Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. Hinduism is a minor religion in The People's Republic of China, with roughly about 130000 followers and composing only of. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. 02%[28] | 8,876 |
| East Africa | Comoros | 711,417 | 0. East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism was brought to the Comoros by the Indian minority Hinduism in both the independent Comoros and Mayotte play a very small part in the island's culture 1%(approx) | 711 |
| Central Africa | Congo (Brazzaville) | 3,800,610 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Africa | Congo (Kinshasa) | 65,751,512 | 0. Central Africa is a core Region of the African Continent often considered to include Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad Central Africa is a core Region of the African Continent often considered to include Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad 18%[29] | 118,353 |
| Central America | Costa Rica | 4,133,884 | n/a | n/a |
| Balkans | Croatia | 4,493,312 | 0. Hinduism is a minor religion in Croatia There has been a longstanding tradition of interest in Indology among Croatian scholars and also a great interest in Indian culture among the 01% (approx)[30] | 449 |
| North America | Cuba | 11,394,043 | 0. Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. 21%[31] | 23,927 |
| Middle East | Cyprus | 788,457 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Europe | Czech Republic | 10,228,744 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Côte d'Ivoire | 18,013,409 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. The Indian community in Cyprus, which numbered around two hundred a few years ago now stands at around 2000 Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and The Czech Hindu Religion Society (Česká hinduistická náboženská společnost was founded on November 25, 2002 and is based in Střílky Czech Republic West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism in Cote d'Ivoire Hinduism has a small presence felt in Cote d'Ivoire 1%[32][33] | 18,013 |
| Western Europe | Denmark | 5,468,120 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' In Denmark there are about 7500-8000 Hindus of Tamil Origin Hindu Krishna and Sikh Community in Denmark are Registered as reported in International Religious Freedom 1%[34][35] | 5,468 |
| East Africa | Djibouti | 496,374 | 0. East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. 02%[36] | 99 |
| Caribbean | Dominica | 72,386 | 0. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting 2%[37] | 145 |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | 9,365,818 | n/a | n/a |
| Southeast Asia | East Timor | 1,084,971 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Ecuador | 13,755,680 | n/a | n/a |
| North Africa | Egypt | 80,335,036 | n/a | n/a |
| Central America | El Salvador | 6,948,073 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Eritrea | 4,906,585 | 0. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country in Southeast Asia. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. 1% (approx)[38] | 4,907 |
| Eastern Europe | Estonia | 1,315,912 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Ethiopia | 76,511,887 | n/a | n/a |
| Oceania | Fiji | 918,675 | 30%[39] - 33% [40][41] | 275,603 - 303,163 |
| Western Europe | Finland | 5,238,460 | 0. Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. From the religious movements of Eastern origin that reached Estonia beginning from the end of the 1980s first and foremost were the ones inspired by Hinduism and Buddhism East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Introduction Ancient links between India and Ethiopia have existed even before history was recorded during the Auximite period (2nd to 9th Century A Hinduism in Fiji has a following primarily among the Indo-Fijians They are descendants of either indentured servants brought to Fiji by the British in 1800s Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' Hinduism is a very minor religious faith in Finland. The main established religion in Finland is Christianity, especially Lutheran Christianity 01%[42] | 524 |
| Western Europe | France | 63,718,187 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' The Hindu community in France consists of some long-time residents and many recent immigrants 1%[43][44] | 63,718 |
| West Africa | Gabon | 1,454,867 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Gambia | 1,688,359 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle East | Georgia | 4,646,003 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. 01% (approx)[45] | 465 |
| Western Europe | Germany | 82,400,996 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' According to German government statistics Hinduism in Germany has a following of 97190 people 119%[46] | 98,057 |
| West Africa | Ghana | 22,931,299 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism in Ghana Hinduism is a minor religion in Ghana Hinduism is spread to Ghana actively by Ghana's Hindu Monastery headed by Swami Ghananand Saraswati and 05% (approx)[47] | 11,466 |
| Balkans | Greece | 10,706,290 | n/a | n/a |
| Caribbean | Grenada | 89,971 | 0. Hinduism in Greece has a small following On March 1, 2006, the Greek government passed a law allowing cremation The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. 7%[48] | 630 |
| Central America | Guatemala | 12,728,111 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Guinea | 9,947,814 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Guinea-Bissau | 1,472,780 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Guyana | 769,095 | 28. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. 3%[49][50] - 33%[51][52][53] | 217,654 - 253,801 |
| Caribbean | Haiti | 8,706,497 | n/a | n/a |
| Central America | Honduras | 7,483,763 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Europe | Hungary | 9,956,108 | 0. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Hinduism is a Minor religion in Hungary.The Vaishnava Hindu Society ISKCON runs the Bhaktivedanta Theological College in Hungary 02% | 1,767 [54] |
| Western Europe | Iceland | 301,931 | n/a | n/a |
| South Asia | India | 1,129,866,154 | 80. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' India is the birthplace of Hinduism. Hinduism is seen by many non- Hindus a set of practices of the people of India. 5%[55][56][57] | 909,542,254 |
| Southeast Asia | Indonesia | 234,693,997 | 2%[58][59][60] | 4,693,880 |
| Middle East | Iran | 65,397,521 | 0. Hinduism in Indonesia, also known by its formal Indonesian name Agama Hindu Dharma, refers to Hinduism as practised in Indonesia. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Hinduism in Iran has a history stretching back to the middle ages 02% (appox) | 13,079 |
| Middle East | Iraq | 27,499,638 | n/a | n/a |
| Western Europe | Ireland | 4,109,086 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' The 2006 Irish Census reports 6082 resident in Ireland almost double the count in 2000 where 3099 Hindus were recorded in Ireland 08% [61] | 3,100 |
| Middle East | Israel | 6,426,679 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Israel is home to a relatively small Hindu population which has spread to Israel mainly by International Society for Krishna Consciousness Missionaries 1% (appox)[62] | 6,427 |
| Western Europe | Italy | 58,147,733 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' Hindus in Italy There are approximately 75000 Hindus in Italy 02% (appox)[63] | 11,630 |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | 2,780,132 | 0. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. 06%[64] | 1,668 |
| East Asia | Japan | 127,433,494 | 0. Hinduism, unlike the closely related Buddhism, is a minority religion in Japan. 004% (approx) | 5,097 |
| Middle East | Jordan | 6,053,193 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | 15,284,929 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Kenya | 36,913,721 | 1%[65] | 369,137 |
| East Asia | Korea, North | 23,301,725 | n/a | n/a |
| East Asia | Korea, South | 49,044,790 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south Introduction Hindus in Kazakhstan are mainly of the ISKCON sect and by expatriate Hindus from India East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Introduction Hinduism in Kenya mainly comes from coastal trade routes between primarily between Gujarat and Marwar in India and East Hinduism is a minority religion in Korea. Through Buddhism, it has also had an indirect impact on certain aspects of traditional Korean thought 005% (appox) | 2,452 |
| Middle East | Kuwait | 2,505,559 | 12%[66] | 300,667 |
| Central Asia | Kyrgyzstan | 5,284,149 | n/a | n/a |
| Southeast Asia | Laos | 6,521,998 | n/a | n/a |
| Eastern Europe | Latvia | 2,259,810 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the former Champa civilization in southern parts of Central Vietnam, Funan in Cambodia, the Khmer Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Hinduism in Latvia is a minor religion spread mainly by ISKCON and Brahma Kumaris. 006%[67] | 136 |
| Middle East | Lebanon | 3,925,502 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 1% (approx)[68] | 3,926 |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | 2,125,262 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. 1% (approx)[69][70] | 2,125 |
| West Africa | Liberia | 3,195,931 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. 1% (approx)[71] | 3,196 |
| North Africa | Libya | 6,036,914 | 0. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 1%[72][73] | 6,037 |
| Eastern Europe | Lithuania | 3,575,439 | n/a | n/a |
| Western Europe | Luxembourg | 480,222 | 0. Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Hinduism is a minority religion and a fairly recent development in Lithuania. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' Indian Community in Luxembourg There are about 300 persons of Indian origin in Luxembourg 07% (approx)[74] | 336 |
| Balkans | Macedonia | 2,055,915 | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Africa | Madagascar | 19,448,815 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. The history of Hinduism in Madagascar began with the arrival of primarily Gujarati from the Saurashtra region of India as far back as 1900 at which time 1% [75][76] | 19,449 |
| Southern Africa | Malawi | 13,603,181 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. The Indians were brought here by the British in the last century to help construct a railway line between Malawi and Mozambique 02%[77] - 0. 2%[78] | 2,721 - 27,206 |
| Southeast Asia | Malaysia | 24,821,286 | 6. Hinduism is a minority religion in Malaysia. An estimated 71% of the total population of Malaysia are ethnic Indians of whom almost 89% are practicing Hindus 3%[79][80] | 1,563,741 |
| South Asia | Maldives | 369,031 | 0. Hindu traditions in ancient Maldives Before conversion the religion of Maldives was Vajrayana Buddhism which was heavily influenced by Hinduism. 01%[81] | 37 |
| West Africa | Mali | 11,995,402 | n/a | n/a |
| North Africa | Mauritania | 3,270,065 | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Africa | Mauritius | 1,250,882 | 48%[82] - 50%[83] | 600,423 - 625,441 |
| North America | Mexico | 108,700,891 | n/a | n/a |
| Eastern Europe | Moldova | 4,328,816 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. Hinduism originally came to Mauritius with Indians who worked as indentured servants of European settlers of the island Introduction There are about 80 Indian families in Mexico, constituting a total number of about 400 NRIs Most of them are recent arrivals Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. 01% (approx)[84] | 433 |
| Central Asia | Mongolia | 2,951,786 | n/a | n/a |
| Balkans | Montenegro | 684,736 | n/a | n/a |
| North Africa | Morocco | 33,757,175 | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Africa | Mozambique | 20,905,585 | 0. Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south Hinduism in Mongolia is a fairly recent phenomenon Hindu missionaries have been spreading Hindu Dharma to Mongolia in recent years North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. Mozambique has a significant Indian Hindu community Most of their ancestors came to Mozambique close to 500 years ago 05%[85] - 0. 2%[86] | 10,453 - 41,811 |
| Southeast Asia | Myanmar | 47,373,958 | 0. Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the former Champa civilization in southern parts of Central Vietnam, Funan in Cambodia, the Khmer 5%[87] | 236,870 |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | 2,055,080 | n/a | n/a |
| South Asia | Nepal | 28,901,790 | 80. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. Hinduism is the major religion of Nepal. In the 2001 census approximately 80 6%[88] - 81%[89][90] | 23,294,843 - 23,410,450 |
| Western Europe | Netherlands | 16,570,613 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' There are 95000 Hindus having Dutch citizenship living in Netherlands according to the latest census 58%[91] | 96,110 |
| Oceania | New Zealand | 4,115,771 | 1%[92] | 41,158 |
| Central America | Nicaragua | 5,675,356 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Niger | 12,894,865 | n/a | n/a |
| West Africa | Nigeria | 135,031,164 | n/a | n/a |
| Western Europe | Norway | 4,627,926 | 0. Hinduism is one of the Fastest growing religions in New Zealand. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism spread to Nigeria mainly by immigration of Hindus from India and by way of Hare Krishna Missionaries. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' In Norway 050% of the total population are Hindus of South Asian descent and around 75% of those are Tamil Hindus from Sri Lanka 5% | 23,140 |
| Middle East | Oman | 3,204,897 | 3%[93] - 5. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 7%[94] | 96,147 - 182,679 |
| South Asia | Pakistan | 164,741,924 | 1. Following the creation of Pakistan, and the subsequent mass migrations Hindus are today are a much smaller numerical presence 5%[95] - 2. 02%[96] | 2,471,129 - 3,327,787 |
| Middle East | Palestine | 4,018,332 | n/a | n/a |
| Central America | Panama | 3,242,173 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. 3%[97][98] | 9,726 |
| Oceania | Papua New Guinea | 5,795,887 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Paraguay | 6,669,086 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Peru | 28,674,757 | n/a | n/a |
| Southeast Asia | Philippines | 91,077,287 | 0. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. Hinduism has been a major cultural economic political and religious influence in the Archipelago that now comprise the Philippines. 05% (approx) | 45,539 |
| Central Europe | Poland | 38,518,241 | n/a | n/a |
| Western Europe | Portugal | 10,642,836 | 0. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Hinduism in Poland is a Minority religion. Hinduism has spread to Poland through ISKCON missionaries Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' There is relatively little history of active practice of Hinduism in Portugal. 07% | 7,396 |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | 3,944,259 | 0. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. 09%[99] | 3,550 |
| Middle East | Qatar | 907,229 | 7. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 2%[100][101] | 65,320 |
| East Africa | Réunion | 784,000 | 6. East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Hindus in Réunion constitute a small part of the island's population 7%[102] | 52,528 |
| Balkans | Romania | 22,276,056 | n/a | n/a |
| Eastern Europe | Russia | 141,377,752 | 0. There is relatively little history of active practice of Hinduism in Romania, although many prominent Romanian thinkers have had an interest in Hindu thought and since Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Hinduism has been spread in Russia primarily due to the work of missionaries from the religious organization International Society for Krishna Consciousness 043%[103][104] | 60,792 |
| East Africa | Rwanda | 9,907,509 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle East | Saudi Arabia | 27,601,038 | 0. East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 6%[105] - 1. 1%[106] | 165,606 - 303,611 |
| West Africa | Senegal | 12,521,851 | n/a | n/a |
| Balkans | Serbia | 10,150,265 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Seychelles | 81,895 | 2% | 1,638 |
| West Africa | Sierra Leone | 6,144,562 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Hindus in Seychelles According to the 2001 census there were 1600 Hindus in Seychelles. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism is a minor religion in Sierra Leone International Religious Freedom Report 2006 Sierra Leone reported that there is small number of Hindus in Sierra Leone 04%[107] - 0. 1%[108] | 2,458 - 6,145 |
| Southeast Asia | Singapore | 4,553,009 | 4%[109][110] | 262,120 |
| Central Europe | Slovakia | 5,447,502 | 0. Beginnings of Hinduism in Singapore The early 19th century saw a wave of immigrants from Southern India, mostly Tamils to work as coolies and labourers for Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Hinduism has a small following in Slovakia Hindu groups such as Hare Krishna, Yoga in Daily Life, Osho Sahaja Yoga, Chinmaya mission exists in Slovakia 1% (approx) | 5,448 |
| Central Europe | Slovenia | 2,009,245 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Somalia | 9,118,773 | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Africa | South Africa | 43,997,828 | 1. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Hinduism is a minor religion in Slovenia. The Hindu Religious Community (Hinduistična VerskaSkupnost v Slovenijiin Slovenia is registered in 2003 at Derceva ulica 41 Ljubljana. East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. Hinduism in South Africa has a following primarily in KwaZulu-Natal, due to historical patterns of migration to the region 25%[111][112] | 549,973 |
| Western Europe | Spain | 40,448,191 | n/a | n/a |
| South Asia | Sri Lanka | 20,926,315 | 7. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' Hinduism is a minority religion in Spain. The Indian community as a percentage of a population of 40 million is again only 0 Hindus currently make up approximately 15% of the Sri Lankan population and are almost exclusively Tamils apart from immigrants from India 1%[113] - 15%[114] | 1,485,768 - 3,138,947 |
| North Africa | Sudan | 39,379,358 | n/a | n/a |
| South America | Suriname | 470,784 | 20%[115] - 27. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. 4%[116] | 94,157 - 128,995 |
| Southern Africa | Swaziland | 1,133,066 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. 15%[117] - 0. 2%[118] | 1,700 - 2,266 |
| Western Europe | Sweden | 9,031,088 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' Out of a population of 89 million persons of Indian origin and non-resident Indians together number 11000 or 0 078% - 0. 12%[119] | 7,044 - 10,837 |
| Western Europe | Switzerland | 7,554,661 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' The 2000 census reported 27839 residents of Switzerland self-identifying as Hindus (0 38%[120][121] | 28,708 |
| Middle East | Syria | 19,314,747 | n/a | n/a |
| East Asia | Taiwan | 22,858,872 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Asia | Tajikistan | 7,076,598 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Tanzania | 39,384,223 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south Hinduism is a Minority Religion in Tajikistan. Hinduism spread to Tajikistan mainly by ISKCON Missionaries East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism is a minority religion in Tanzania, practiced by some 30000 people in the mainland and Zanzibar combined 9%[122][123] | 354,458 |
| Southeast Asia | Thailand | 65,068,149 | 0. Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the former Champa civilization in southern parts of Central Vietnam, Funan in Cambodia, the Khmer 0045%[124] | 2,928 |
| West Africa | Togo | 5,701,579 | n/a | n/a |
| Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | 1,056,608 | 22. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. 5%[125][126][127] | 237,737 |
| North Africa | Tunisia | 10,276,158 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle East | Turkey | 71,158,647 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | 5,097,028 | n/a | n/a |
| East Africa | Uganda | 30,262,610 | 0. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Hinduism is a minor religion in Turkey. There are only about 100 Indian families comprising roughly 250 people in Turkey Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south Hinduism spread in Turkmenistan by Hare Krishna Missionaries Hare Krishnas are Minority community in Turkmenistan East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. Hinduism in Uganda appeared with the Hindu immigrants who came to Eastern and Southern Africa. 2%[128] - 0. 8%[129] | 60,525 - 242,101 |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | 46,299,862 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle East | United Arab Emirates | 4,444,011 | 21. Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Hinduism is a minority religion in Ukraine Hinduism was represented mainly by ISKCON and Brahmakumaris. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 25%[130] | 944,352 |
| Western Europe | United Kingdom | 60,776,238 | 1% [131][132] | 607,762 |
| North America | United States | 301,139,947 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' In the 2001 UK Census there were 558342 Hindus in the United Kingdom. The advent of Hinduism in the United States has long been a subject for debate 4%[133][134] | 1,204,560 |
| South America | Uruguay | 3,460,607 | n/a | n/a |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | 27,780,059 | 0. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south There are few thousand Hindus followers of Hare Krishna in Uzbekistan as per International Religious Freedom Report 2006] Brahma Kumaris are also present in 01% (approx) | 2,778 |
| South America | Venezuela | 26,023,528 | n/a | n/a |
| Southeast Asia | Vietnam | 85,262,356 | 0. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Hindu communities are found in several countries of South America but they are strongest in Guyana and Suriname. Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the former Champa civilization in southern parts of Central Vietnam, Funan in Cambodia, the Khmer 059%[135] | 50,305 |
| North Africa | Western Sahara | 382,617 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle East | Yemen | 22,230,531 | 0. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. There are many Hindus in Arab states, many due to the migration of Indian labourers to the oil -rich states around the Persian Gulf 7%[136] | 155,614 |
| Southern Africa | Zambia | 11,477,447 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. Hinduism in Zambia Zambia is home to 25000 Hindus as reported by Hinduism Today 2003 14%[137][138] | 16,068 |
| Southern Africa | Zimbabwe | 12,311,143 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. IRF 2006 reported that there are small number of Hindus in Zimbabwe 1%[139] | 123,111 |
| Total | 6,671,226,000 | 14. 468% - 14. 553% | 965,211,399 - 970,921,642 | |
These percentages were calculated by using the above numbers. The first percentage, 4th column, is the percentage of population that is Hindu in a region (Hindus in the region * 100/total population of the region). The last column shows the Hindu percentage compared to the total Hindu population of the world (Hindus in the region * 100/total Hindu population of the world).
(Note: Egypt, Sudan, and other Arab Maghreb countries are counted as part of North Africa, not Middle East).
| Region | Total Population | Hindus | % of Hindus | % of Hindu total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Africa | 83,121,055 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| East Africa | 193,741,900 | 667,694 | 0. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Central Africa is a core Region of the African Continent often considered to include Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad East Africa is the Easternmost Region of the African Continent. 345% | 0. 071% |
| North Africa | 202,151,323 | 5,765 | 0. North Africa or Northern Africa is the Northernmost Region of the African Continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan 003% | 0. 001% |
| Southern Africa | 137,092,019 | 1,269,844 | 0. Southern Africa is the Southernmost Region of the African Continent, variably defined by Geography or Geopolitics. 926% | 0. 135% |
| West Africa | 268,997,245 | 70,402 | 0. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. 026% | 0. 007% |
| Total | 885,103,542 | 2,013,705 | 0. 228% | 0. 213% |
| Region | Total Population | Hindus | % of Hindus | % of Hindu total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | 92,019,166 | 149,644 | 0. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east and from southern Russia in the north to northern Pakistan in the south 163% | 0. 016% |
| East Asia | 1,527,960,261 | 130,631 | 0. 009% | 0. 014% |
| Middle East | 274,775,527 | 792,872 | 0. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. 289% | 0. 084% |
| South Asia | 1,437,326,682 | 929,515,433 | 64. 67% | 98. 475% |
| Southeast Asia | 571,337,070 | 6,386,614 | 1. 118% | 0. 677% |
| Total | 3,903,418,706 | 936,975,194 | 24. 004% | 99. 266% |
| Region | Total Population | Hindus | % of Hindus | % of Hindu total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkans | 65,407,609 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Central Europe | 74,510,241 | 163 | 0% | 0% |
| Eastern Europe | 212,821,296 | 717,101 | 0. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. 337% | 0. 076% |
| Western Europe | 375,832,557 | 1,306,052 | 0. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' 348% | 0. 138% |
| Total | 728,571,703 | 2,023,316 | 0. 278% | 0. 214% |
| Region | Total Population | Hindus | % of Hindus | % of Hindu total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 24,898,266 | 279,515 | 1. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World, consisting of the Continents of North America and South America The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting 123% | 0. 030% |
| Central America | 41,135,205 | 5,833 | 0. 014% | 0. 006% |
| North America | 446,088,748 | 1,806,720 | 0. 405% | 0. 191% |
| South America | 371,075,531 | 389,869 | 0. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a 105% | 0. 041% |
| Total | 883,197,750 | 2,481,937 | 0. 281% | 0. 263% |
| Region | Total Population | Hindus | % of Hindus | % of Hindu total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania | 30,564,520 | 411,907 | 1. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. 348% | 0. 044% |
| Rank | Country | Hindu Population | % Hindu | Country | % Hindu | Hindu Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 885,816,798 | 80% | India | 80% | 885,816,798 |
| 2 | Nepal | 21,919,825 | 81% | Nepal | 81% | 21,919,825 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 16,938,171 | 7% | Mauritius | 52% | 615,301 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 15,473,362 | 10. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Nepal (नेपाल) is a Landlocked country in South Asia. Nepal (नेपाल) is a Landlocked country in South Asia. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Mauritius (pronounced məˈrɪʃəs L’île Maurice /il mɔ'ʁis/ Mauritian Creole: Maurice) officially the Republic of Mauritius, République ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially 5% | Guyana | 35% | 267,849 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3,026,600 | 1. Guyana (ɡaɪˈænə or /ɡiːˈɑːnə/ officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is the only Nation state Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and 02% | Suriname | 27% | 118,298 |
| 6 | Fiji | 294,882 | 0. Suriname ( Dutch: Suriname; Sranan Tongo: Sranan) officially the Republic of Suriname (traditionally spelled Surinam by Fiji (Matanitu ko Viti फ़िजी officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य 6% | Trinidad and Tobago | 22. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ˈtrɪnɪdæd ən təˈbeɪgoʊ is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American 5% | 244,944 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 3,009,806 | 15% | Sri Lanka | 15% | 3,009,806 |
| 8 | Malaysia | 1,509,047 | 6. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and 3% | Bangladesh | 10. ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially 5% | 15,473,362 |
| 9 | United States | 1,478,670 | 0. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 5% | Bahrain | 7. The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf 7% | 53,002 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 906,621 | 1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 5% | United Arab Emirates | 7. 5% | 192,240 |
| 11 | Russia | 717,101 | 0. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 5% | Malaysia | 6. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and 3% | 1,509,047 |
| 12 | Mauritius | 615,301 | 50% | Singapore | 4% | 177,028 |
| 13 | Bhutan | 44,645 | 2% | Pakistan | 1. Mauritius (pronounced məˈrɪʃəs L’île Maurice /il mɔ'ʁis/ Mauritian Creole: Maurice) officially the Republic of Mauritius, République Singapore The Kingdom of Bhutan (buːˈtɑːn is a Landlocked nation in South Asia. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and 85% | 3,026,600 |
| 14 | South Africa | 532,129 | 1. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa 2% | Bhutan | 2% | 44,645 |
| 15 | Kenya | 338,295 | 1% | Philippines | 2% | 1,757,150 |
| 16 | Canada | 328,050 | 1% | Kuwait | 2% | 46,712 |
| 17 | Fiji | 294,806 | 33% | Grenada | 2% | 1,790 |
| 18 | Guyana | 267,849 | 35% | Indonesia | 1. The Kingdom of Bhutan (buːˈtɑːn is a Landlocked nation in South Asia. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed Fiji (Matanitu ko Viti फ़िजी officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य Grenada (grɪˈneɪdə is an Island nation that includes the southern Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Guyana (ɡaɪˈænə or /ɡiːˈɑːnə/ officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is the only Nation state The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. 81% | 4,379,727 |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 264,175 | 1% | United Kingdom | 1. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 5% | 906,621 |
| 20 | Trinidad and Tobago | 244,944 | 22. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ˈtrɪnɪdæd ən təˈbeɪgoʊ is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American 5% | South Africa | 1. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa 2% | 532,129 |
| 21 | Uganda | 218,155 | 0. The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. 8% | Jamaica | 1. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. 2% | 32,781 |
| 22 | Myanmar | 214,547 | 0. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. 5% | New Zealand | 1. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island 01% | 40,758 |
| 23 | United Arab Emirates | 192,240 | 7. 5% | Kenya | 1% | 338,295 |
| 24 | Singapore | 177,028 | 4% | Canada | 1% | 328,050 |
| 25 | Netherlands | 164,074 | 1% | Saudi Arabia | 1% | 264,175 |
Top 25 countries with the highest percent of Hindus. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Singapore Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi | Top 25 countries with the most Hindus. |