In 2011, about 0.77 percent of the population identified with Buddhism as their religion, a slight increase from about 0.74 percent in 1951. Overall, India has been a religiously pluralistic and multiethnic democracy with people of several faiths.

The statistic illustrates the Buddhist population in India in 2011, with a breakdown by state and union territory. The region with the highest Buddhist population was Maharashtra, followed by the state of West Bengal with close to 283,000 Buddhists. The region with the least Buddhist population was the union territory of Lakshadweep in that year. The countries with the largest number of Buddhists in 2010 can be found here.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Kerala data was reported at 1,528.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 499.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Kerala data is updated decadal, averaging 1,013.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,528.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 499.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Kerala data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Himachal Pradesh: Male data was reported at 40,233.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 39,066.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Himachal Pradesh: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 39,649.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40,233.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 39,066.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Himachal Pradesh: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

India: Buddhists as percent of the total population: The latest value from 2013 is 0.8 percent, unchanged from 0.8 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 36.4 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2013 is 0.8 percent. The minimum value, 0.8 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.8 percent was recorded in 1960.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Andhra Pradesh data was reported at 36,692.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 32,037.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Andhra Pradesh data is updated decadal, averaging 34,364.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36,692.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 32,037.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Andhra Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Punjab: Female data was reported at 16,061.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19,316.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Punjab: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 17,688.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,316.000 Person in 03-01-2001 and a record low of 16,061.000 Person in 03-01-2011. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Punjab: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Odisha data was reported at 13,852.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,863.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Odisha data is updated decadal, averaging 11,857.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,852.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 9,863.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Odisha data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Rajasthan data was reported at 12,185.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,335.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Rajasthan data is updated decadal, averaging 11,260.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,185.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,335.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Rajasthan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Tripura: Female data was reported at 61,840.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 48,347.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Tripura: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 55,093.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61,840.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 48,347.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Tripura: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Sikkim data was reported at 167,216.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 152,042.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Sikkim data is updated decadal, averaging 159,629.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 167,216.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 152,042.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Sikkim data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Uttar Pradesh: Male data was reported at 107,424.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 159,408.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Uttar Pradesh: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 133,416.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 159,408.000 Person in 03-01-2001 and a record low of 107,424.000 Person in 03-01-2011. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Uttar Pradesh: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Haryana data was reported at 7,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,140.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Haryana data is updated decadal, averaging 7,327.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,140.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Haryana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

This statistic presents the results of a survey among households across urban India regarding the age of first pregnancy among married women in 2013-14, based on religion. During that time period, Buddhist women in urban areas were first pregnant at about 22 years old.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Uttar Pradesh data was reported at 206,285.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 302,031.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Uttar Pradesh data is updated decadal, averaging 254,158.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 302,031.000 Person in 03-01-2001 and a record low of 206,285.000 Person in 03-01-2011. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Uttar Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

India Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Female data was reported at 4,146,962.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,881,052.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 4,014,007.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,146,962.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 3,881,052.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Chhattisgarh data was reported at 70,467.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 65,267.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Chhattisgarh data is updated decadal, averaging 67,867.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70,467.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 65,267.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Chhattisgarh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Jammu and Kashmir data was reported at 112,584.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 113,787.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Jammu and Kashmir data is updated decadal, averaging 113,185.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 113,787.000 Person in 03-01-2001 and a record low of 112,584.000 Person in 03-01-2011. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Jammu and Kashmir data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Calcium Hypochlorite market size will be USD 725.2 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.50% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 290.0 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 217.5 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 166.8 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 36.2 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 14.5 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2% from 2024 to 2031.
The Powder form held the highest Calcium Hypochlorite market revenue share in 2024.

Market Dynamics of Calcium Hypochlorite Market

Key Drivers for Calcium Hypochlorite Market

Increasing Occurrence of Water-Borne Diseases Globally to Increase the Demand Globally

The rising global population and increasing population density in urban areas have resulted in a surge in water-borne diseases due to inadequate sanitation in cramped living quarters. Consequently, the global demand for calcium hypochlorite, widely used in water purification, is expected to remain high during the forecast period. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have warned that, without doubling the current rate of progress in the healthcare sector, billions will lack access to adequate sanitation, safe drinking water, and hygienic services. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened global awareness about the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment. At the onset of the pandemic, 3 out of 10 people in India lacked access to water and soap for handwashing, highlighting the fragile healthcare system and resource scarcity. According to WHO, the percentage of handwashing facilities equipped with soap and water increased from 67% to 71% over the five years leading up to 2020, helping to reduce the spread of water-borne diseases. Additionally, the increased use of hygiene products to prevent diseases like typhoid and cholera is expected to further drive the demand for calcium hypochlorite, contributing to market growth in the coming years.

Increasing Need for Freshwater to Propel Market Growth

The rise in agricultural activity, growing population, and other factors are rapidly increasing the demand for fresh water. Currently, global water demand across all uses is approximately 4,600 km³ per year, and this is projected to rise by 20% to 30% by 2050, reaching 5,500 to 6,000 km³ per year. Specifically, global water demand for agriculture is expected to surge by 60% by 2025. Additionally, the global need for drinking water remains very high. Agriculture accounts for about 70% of freshwater withdrawals worldwide, followed by industry at just under 20%, and domestic or municipal uses at about 12%. As people become more health-conscious, there is a growing preference for clean and healthy drinking water. Calcium hypochlorite, widely used to purify used or wastewater, is seeing increased demand due to the rising need for clean and fresh water.

Restraint Factor for the Calcium Hypochlorite Market

High Production Costs of Calcium Hypochlorite to Limit the Sales

The growth of the calcium hypochlorite market is expected to be restricted during the forecast period due to increased production costs and high installation expenses. Establishing calcium hypochlorite production plants requires significant capital investment because of the high manufacturing costs. Additionally, the production process is often patented by many companies, as research and development in this area demand substantial investment. Companies without patents rely on third-party manufacturing processes, which can be expensive and negatively impact market growth. Furthermore, calcium hypochlorite is a corrosive substance that produces chlorine when exposed to humid air,...

Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Tripura data was reported at 125,385.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 98,922.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Tripura data is updated decadal, averaging 112,153.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 125,385.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 98,922.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist: Tripura data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE006: Census: Population: by Religion: Buddhist.