Religion in Assam
Assam is the most populous state in Northeast India and has a diverse population with followers of many religions and communities. According to the 2011 census, out of the population of 3.12 crore, around 1.92 crore (61.47%) identified as Hindus, 1.06 crore (34.22%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, and 10.68 lakhs (3.74%) as Christians. Additionally, 0.16% stated no religion, and 0.42% followed other religions.
Religion in Assam by Percentage
| # | Religion | Estimated Pop. 2024 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 21,952,781 | 61.47% |
| 2 | Muslim | 12,220,989 | 34.22% |
| 3 | Christian | 1,335,666 | 3.74% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 64,283 | 0.18% |
| 5 | Jain | 28,570 | 0.08% |
| 6 | Sikh | 24,999 | 0.07% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 32,142 | 0.09% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 57,141 | 0.16% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Assam – Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 15,699,871 | 58.57% |
| 2 | Muslim | 9,877,218 | 36.85% |
| 3 | Christian | 1,102,715 | 4.11% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 47,732 | 0.18% |
| 5 | Religion not stated | 42,855 | 0.16% |
| 6 | Other religions and persuasions | 25,543 | 0.10% |
| 7 | Sikh | 8,242 | 0.03% |
| 8 | Jain | 2,858 | 0.01% |
| Total | 26,807,034 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Assam – Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 3,480,888 | 79.14% |
| 2 | Muslim | 802,127 | 18.24% |
| 3 | Christian | 63,152 | 1.44% |
| 4 | Jain | 23,091 | 0.52% |
| 5 | Sikh | 12,430 | 0.28% |
| 6 | Religion not stated | 8,018 | 0.18% |
| 7 | Buddhist | 7,261 | 0.17% |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,575 | 0.04% |
| Total | 4,398,542 |
Source: Census 2011