Religion in Goa
Goa is the smallest state in India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of the 14.60 lakhs population, around 9.63 lakhs (66.08%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 3.66 lakhs (25.10%) as Christian and 1.21 lakhs (8.33%) as Muslim. In addition, 0.21% Stated as no religion & 0.28% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Goa by Percentage
# | Religion | Estimated Pop. 2024 | Percentage |
1 | Hindu | 1,040,760 | 66.08% |
2 | Christian | 395,325 | 25.10% |
3 | Muslim | 131,198 | 8.33% |
4 | Sikh | 1,575 | 0.10% |
5 | Jain | 1,260 | 0.08% |
6 | Buddhist | 1,260 | 0.08% |
7 | Other religions and persuasions | 315 | 0.02% |
8 | Religion not stated | 3,308 | 0.21% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Goa – Rural Population
# | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage |
1 | Hindu | 394,144 | 71.44% |
2 | Christian | 134,947 | 24.46% |
3 | Muslim | 20,460 | 3.71% |
4 | Religion not stated | 1299 | 0.24% |
5 | Sikh | 360 | 0.07% |
6 | Buddhist | 333 | 0.06% |
7 | Jain | 120 | 0.02% |
8 | Other religions and persuasions | 68 | 0.01% |
Total | 551731 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Goa – Urban Population
# | Religion | Urban pop. 2021 | Percentage |
1 | Hindu | 569,733 | 62.83% |
2 | Christian | 231,183 | 25.49% |
3 | Muslim | 101,104 | 11.15% |
4 | Religion not stated | 1740 | 0.19% |
5 | Sikh | 1113 | 0.12% |
6 | Jain | 989 | 0.11% |
7 | Buddhist | 762 | 0.08% |
8 | Other religions and persuasions | 190 | 0.02% |
Total | 906814 |