10 Countries With The Highest Number Of Hindu Population In The World

The world is a place that is full of diversity. A place where there are a plethora of people following multitudinous religions is something quite amazing on its own. Hinduism, one of the oldest and most prominent religions in the world has a significant global following. With its rich history, diverse traditions, enriching faiths, and philosophical depth, Hinduism has played a pivotal role in shaping the cultures of various countries from around the globe.

For all the right reasons? Indeed for all the right reasons. While a majority of Hindu people hails from none other than India there are many followers of it from around the globe. Today we are going to have a look at them.

Here is a curated list of countries with the largest Hindu population.

1. India

India is often helmed as the birthplace of the prominent religion, Hinduism. Even though India itself is a very diverse country that boasts a plethora of cultures and religions the majority is of Hindus. It is believed that about 1,145,495,335 Hindus reside in India which accounts for approximately 79.8% of all Indian citizens.

2. Nepal

Nestled in the lap of the gorgeous Himalayas, Nepal is another country with a significant number of Hindu populations from around the globe. Furthermore, you would be astounded to note that even though India has the highest number of Hindu population it is Nepal that is the only officially Hindu country in the world. It is believed that about 24,292,363 Hindus reside in Nepal which makes  81.3% of all Nepali citizens.

3. Bangladesh

It is no hidden fact that Bangladesh is a country with a predominantly Muslim population. However, this neighboring country of India also inculcates a good amount of Hindu population within its fold. It is believed that about 15,555,771 Hindus reside in Bangladesh which sums up 8.5% of Bangladesh’s population.

4. Indonesia

This Southeast Asian country also has a huge Muslim population. But it includes a good sum of the Hindu population particularly on the island of Bali. It is said that about 4,838,153 Hindus live in Indonesia.

5. Pakistan

Pakistan also has a substantial amount of Hindu population though they are in the minority there and thus often treated badly. About 4,474,034 Hindus are part of Pakistan’s inhabitants.

6. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the neighboring countries of India. It accounts for about 2,958,126 Hindus from all around the globe within its fold.

7. Malaysia

Malaysia is another Southeast Asian country that is filled with a Muslim population in the majority. However, they hold seventh place when it comes to the maximum Hindu population from around the globe. They have a total of 2,035,006 Hindus.

8. United States of America

Every year various Indian Hindus go to live in the USA. Does not matter if they go to study or for job purposes but if they settle down there they constitute their population. It is believed that about 2,033,535 Hindus reside in the USA.

9. Myanmar

Myanmar accounts for about 948,898 Hindus which makes it secure the ninth spot when it comes to the maximum Hindu population from around the world.

10. United Kingdom

Securing the tenth spot is none other than the United Kingdom which has a significant Hindu population from around the world. It is said that the UK has a total Hindu population of about 899,945.