In 2021, around **** percent of the population in Bali were Hindus. Indonesia has the largest Islamic population in the world and therefore the largest Muslim nation. However, Indonesia is not a Muslim nation by constitution. The archipelago has *** official religions – Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
In 2022, there were over 3.7 million Hindus in Bali, making it the province with the largest Hindu population in Indonesia. In comparison, the Hindu population in Central Kalimantan was 150,136.
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Indonesia: People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population: The latest value from 2013 is 2.5 percent, unchanged from 2.5 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 17.7 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for Indonesia from 1960 to 2013 is 2.2 percent. The minimum value, 1.9 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 2.5 percent was recorded in 2008.
The 2010 census recorded that there were approximately 364,129 Hindus aged five to nine years in Indonesia, making it the largest age group among the country's Hindu population. Indonesia conducts its census every ten years. Detailed demographic breakdowns by religion from the 2020 census are not yet publicly available.
The 2010 census recorded that there were approximately 2.01 million male Hindus in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the female Hindu population was slightly lower, at nearly two million. Indonesia conducts its census every ten years. Detailed demographic breakdowns by religion from the 2020 census are not yet publicly available.
In 2023, over ** percent of Indonesians declared themselves to be Muslim, followed by *** percent who were Christians. Indonesia has the largest Islamic population in the world and for this reason is often recognized as a Muslim nation. However, Indonesia is not a Muslim nation according to its constitution. The archipelago is a multifaith country and officially recognizes six religions – Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism. Not all provinces in Indonesia are Muslim majority The spread of Islam in Indonesia began on the west side of the archipelago, where the main maritime trade routes were located. Until today, most of the Indonesian Muslim population are residing in Western and Central Indonesia, while the majority religion of several provinces in Eastern Indonesia, such as East Nusa Tenggara and Bali, is Christian and Hindu, respectively. Discrimination towards other beliefs in Indonesia The Indonesian constitution provides for freedom of religion. However, the Government Restrictions Index Score on religion in Indonesia is relatively high. Indonesians who practice unrecognized religions, including Indonesia’s indigenous or traditional belief systems, such as animism, dynamism, and totemism, face legal restrictions and discrimination. Indonesian law requires its citizens to put one of the recognized religions on their national identity cards, with some exceptions for indigenous religions. Although legally citizens may leave the section blank, atheism or agnosticism is considered uncommon in Indonesia.
According to the population census data in 2010, 54.14 percent of the population in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia were Catholics. East Nusa Tenggara is the province with the least Muslim population in Indonesia. Indonesia has the largest Islamic population in the world. However, Indonesia is a multi-faith country that recognizes six official religions – Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
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Indonésie: People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population: Pour cet indicateur, The Cline Center for Democracy fournit des données pour la Indonésie de 1960 à 2013. La valeur moyenne pour Indonésie pendant cette période était de 2.2 pour cent avec un minimum de 1.9 pour cent en 1960 et un maximum de 2.5 pour cent en 2008.
In 2022, there were 285,600 mosques and 62,738 Protestant churches across Indonesia. Although the Catholic population has always been larger than the Hindu population in Indonesia, the number of Hindu temples—known as Pura—was slightly higher than the number of Catholic churches.
In 2023, the population of Bali, Indonesia, amounted to around *** million people. The Hindu population in Bali accounts for about ** percent of its total population, and the island is well known for its rich culture, religious practices, and traditions. While Buleleng is the largest regency in the province, the highest population density is found in Denpasar, the capital and primary hub of Bali. Tourism economy in Bali Bali is considered one of the world’s most famous islands, offering picturesque natural settings and vibrant culture, attracting large numbers of both local and international visitors. As of the first quarter of 2023, more than *** million foreign tourists visited the island, with most international travelers to Bali coming from Australia. Bali also stands as the most preferred domestic travel destination among Indonesians, making tourism a vital sector of its economy. Balinese agricultural foundations Besides travel and tourism, Bali is also closely tied to agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as these sectors provide work opportunities for a significant part of the population. The tropical island is renowned for some primary commodities, such as coconuts, cocoa, and coffee, which dominate its overall crop production. Furthermore, paddy fields, a striking part of Bali’s landscape in many areas of the island, cover more than ** percent of its total land area, conveying its agrarian roots. Paddy fields are commonly utilized to cultivate rice, one of the staple foods of Indonesians. Tabanan and Gianyar are among the Balinese regencies producing the highest quantities of rice.
Islam is the major religion in many African countries, especially in the north of the continent. In Comoros, Libya, Western Sahara, at least 99 percent of the population was Muslim as of 202. These were the highest percentages on the continent. However, also in many other African nations, the majority of the population was Muslim. In Egypt, for instance, Islam was the religion of 79 percent of the people. Islam and other religions in Africa Africa accounts for an important share of the world’s Muslim population. As of 2019, 16 percent of the Muslims worldwide lived in Sub-Saharan Africa, while 20 percent of them lived in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Together with Christianity, Islam is the most common religious affiliation in Africa, followed by several traditional African religions. Although to a smaller extent, numerous other religions are practiced on the continent: these include Judaism, the Baha’i Faith, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Number of Muslims worldwide Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world. There are approximately 1.9 billion Muslims globally, with the largest Muslim communities living in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, Indonesia hosts the highest number of Muslims worldwide, amounting to over 200 million, followed by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Islam is also present in Europe and America. The largest Islamic communities in Europe are in France (5.72 million), Germany (4.95 million), and the United Kingdom (4.13 million). In the United States, there is an estimated number of around 3.45 million Muslims.
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In 2021, around **** percent of the population in Bali were Hindus. Indonesia has the largest Islamic population in the world and therefore the largest Muslim nation. However, Indonesia is not a Muslim nation by constitution. The archipelago has *** official religions – Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.