Religion in Mizoram
Mizoram is the second least populated state in India and has a majority Christian population. At the census 2011, out of the 10.97 Lakh population, around 9.56 lakhs (87.16%) have returned themselves as followers of Christianity, 94 thousand (8.51%) as Buddhists 30 thousand (2.75%) as Hindus. In addition, 0.09% Stated as no religion & 1.48% are other religions.
Religion in Mizoram by Percentage
# | Religion | Estimated Pop. 2024 | Percentage % |
1 | Christian | 1,079,041 | 87.16% |
2 | Buddhist | 105,354 | 8.51% |
3 | Hindu | 34,045 | 2.75% |
4 | Muslim | 16,713 | 1.35% |
5 | Jain | 371 | 0.03% |
6 | Sikh | 371 | 0.03% |
7 | Religion not stated | 1,114 | 0.09% |
8 | Other religions and persuasions | 867 | 0.07% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Mizoram – Rural Population
# | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
1 | Christian | 419398 | 79.82% |
2 | Buddhist | 91112 | 17.34% |
3 | Hindu | 7194 | 1.37% |
4 | Muslim | 6549 | 1.25% |
5 | Jain | 260 | 0.05% |
6 | Sikh | 88 | 0.02% |
7 | Other religions and persuasions | 434 | 0.08% |
8 | Religion not stated | 400 | 0.08% |
Total | 525435 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Mizoram – Urban Population
# | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
1 | Christian | 536933 | 93.91% |
2 | Hindu | 22942 | 4.01% |
3 | Muslim | 8283 | 1.45% |
4 | Buddhist | 2299 | 0.40% |
5 | Sikh | 198 | 0.03% |
6 | Jain | 116 | 0.02% |
7 | Religion not stated | 626 | 0.11% |
8 | Other religions and persuasions | 374 | 0.07% |
Total | 571771 |