As of April 2021, India's fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) stated that two percent of Christian women respondents consumed alcohol in India. In contrast, 0.2 percent of Sikh women respondents consumed alcohol.

In a survey conducted from 2019 to 2021 in India, it was found that 80 percent of Christian men were non-vegetarian, the highest among other religions. The prevalence of non-vegetarianism was almost 80 percent in Muslim men and over 74 percent among Buddhists.

According to a survey conducted by India's fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) in 2021 stated that about 36 percent of Christian men consumed alcohol in India. In contrast, over six percent of Muslim men consumed alcohol.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Uttarakhand data was reported at 1,406,825.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,012,141.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Uttarakhand data is updated decadal, averaging 1,209,483.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,406,825.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,012,141.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Uttarakhand 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

It was estimated that by 2050, India's Muslim population would grow by ** percent compared to 2010. For followers of the Hindu faith, this change stood at ** percent. According to this projection, the south Asian country would be home not just to the world's majority of Hindus, but also Muslims by this time period. Regardless, the latter would continue to remain a minority within the country at ** percent, with ** percent or *** billion Hindus at the forefront by 2050.

India's population demographics - total population, growth rate, age-wise and state-wise population, languages spoken, and religion.

According to the latest census data, Lakshadweep, the island union territory had the highest share of Muslim population in the country, where ** percent of its population identified as followers of the Islamic faith. Jammu & Kashmir ranked second at ** percent during the same time period. With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. Islam makes up the highest share among minority faiths in the country.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: West Bengal data was reported at 64,385,546.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 58,104,835.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: West Bengal data is updated decadal, averaging 61,245,190.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64,385,546.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 58,104,835.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: West Bengal 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.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Sikkim data was reported at 60,522.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 36,115.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Sikkim data is updated decadal, averaging 48,318.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60,522.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 36,115.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: 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.GAE004: Census: Population: by Religion: Christian.

According to India's last census in 2011, about 14.2 percent of the total population identified as Muslims. This was an increase from about ten percent in 1951. Overall, India has been a religiously pluralistic and multiethnic democracy with people of several faiths.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Gujarat data was reported at 5,846,761.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,592,854.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Gujarat data is updated decadal, averaging 5,219,807.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,846,761.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,592,854.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Gujarat 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Delhi data was reported at 2,158,684.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,623,520.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Delhi data is updated decadal, averaging 1,891,102.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,158,684.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,623,520.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Delhi 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

According to India's last census in 2011, the Muslim population had about 24.6 percent of decadal growth rate, while Hindus had a decadal growth rate of 16.8 percent. India, a secular nation provides religious freedom as a fundamental right under the constitution to its citizens.

Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Chandigarh data was reported at 8,720.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,627.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Chandigarh data is updated decadal, averaging 8,173.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,720.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,627.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Chandigarh 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.GAE004: Census: Population: by Religion: Christian.

A survey conducted across India in 2024 found that 77 percent of Hindu population and 81 percent of minorities agree that India belongs to all religions equally. The survey reflects citizens' faith in the secular and pluralistic fabric of the country.

In the financial year 2024, the labor force participation rate in India was the highest among Christians, at over 42 percent. The LFPR was the lowest among Muslims during the period. LFPR has declined for all religions since the financial year 2017.

The statistic shows the total population of India from 2020 to 2030. In 2024, the estimated total population in India amounted to approximately 1.44 billion people. Total population in India India currently has the second-largest population in the world and is projected to overtake top-ranking China within forty years. Its residents comprise more than one-seventh of the entire world’s population, and despite a slowly decreasing fertility rate (which still exceeds the replacement rate and keeps the median age of the population relatively low), an increasing life expectancy adds to an expanding population. In comparison with other countries whose populations are decreasing, such as Japan, India has a relatively small share of aged population, which indicates the probability of lower death rates and higher retention of the existing population. With a land mass of less than half that of the United States and a population almost four times greater, India has recognized potential problems of its growing population. Government attempts to implement family planning programs have achieved varying degrees of success. Initiatives such as sterilization programs in the 1970s have been blamed for creating general antipathy to family planning, but the combined efforts of various family planning and contraception programs have helped halve fertility rates since the 1960s. The population growth rate has correspondingly shrunk as well, but has not yet reached less than one percent growth per year. As home to thousands of ethnic groups, hundreds of languages, and numerous religions, a cohesive and broadly-supported effort to reduce population growth is difficult to create. Despite that, India is one country to watch in coming years. It is also a growing economic power; among other measures, its GDP per capita was expected to triple between 2003 and 2013 and was listed as the third-ranked country for its share of the global gross domestic product.

This statistic shows the religious affiliation of the population in India as of 2011. In 2011, 79.8 percent of the total Indian population were Hindu.

In the financial year 2024, the employment rate in India was the highest among Christians, at over 40 percent. The unemployment rate was the lowest among Muslims during the period, however, it was an increase from the previous financial year. The unemployment rate has risen across all religions since the last financial year.

A survey conducted across India in 2024 found that 79 percent of citizens believed India belonged to all religions and not just Hindus. The survey reflects citizens' faith in the secular and pluralistic fabric of the country.