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India is the birth place of four of the world's major religious traditions; namely Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Throughout its history, religion has been an important part of the country's culture. Religious diversity and religious tolerance are both established in the country by law and custom. A vast majority of Indians associate themselves with a religion.
According to the 2001 census,Hinduism accounted for 80.5% of the population of India. Islam (13.4%), Christianity (2.3%) and Sikhism (1.9%) are the other major religions followed by the people of India. This diversity of religious belief systems existing in India today is a result of, besides existence and birth of native religions, assimilation and social integration of religions brought to the region by traders, travelers, immigrants, and even invaders and conquerors.
According to the 2001 census,Hinduism accounted for 80.5% of the population of India. Islam (13.4%), Christianity (2.3%) and Sikhism (1.9%) are the other major religions followed by the people of India. This diversity of religious belief systems existing in India today is a result of, besides existence and birth of native religions, assimilation and social integration of religions brought to the region by traders, travelers, immigrants, and even invaders and conquerors.
Population trends for major religious groups (1961-2001)
Religious group
Population% 1961_ Population% 1971_ Population% 1981_ Population %1991_ Population % 2001
Hindu 83.45% 82.73% 82.30% 81.53% 80.46%
Muslim 10.69% 11.21% 11.75% 12.61% 13.43%
Christian 2.44% 2.60% 2.44% 2.32% 2.34%
Sikh 1.79% 1.89% 1.92% 1.94% 1.87%
Buddhist 0.74% 0.70% 0.70% 0.77% 0.77%
Animist, 0.43% 0.41% 0.42% 0.44% 0.72%
and others
Jain 0.46% 0.48% 0.47% 0.40% 0.41%
*As you can see there is a slow decline in Christianity in India
Religious group
Population% 1961_ Population% 1971_ Population% 1981_ Population %1991_ Population % 2001
Hindu 83.45% 82.73% 82.30% 81.53% 80.46%
Muslim 10.69% 11.21% 11.75% 12.61% 13.43%
Christian 2.44% 2.60% 2.44% 2.32% 2.34%
Sikh 1.79% 1.89% 1.92% 1.94% 1.87%
Buddhist 0.74% 0.70% 0.70% 0.77% 0.77%
Animist, 0.43% 0.41% 0.42% 0.44% 0.72%
and others
Jain 0.46% 0.48% 0.47% 0.40% 0.41%
*As you can see there is a slow decline in Christianity in India
