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. According to the Indian census of 2011, the Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh more than 35 million, making it the state with the most Muslims.
Socio-economic conditions of Muslims
Muslims seem to lag behind every other religious community in India in terms of living standards, financial stability, education and other aspects, thereby showing poor performance in most of the fields. According to a national survey, 17 percent of the Muslims were categorized under the lowest wealth index, which indicates poor socio-economic conditions.
Growth of Muslim population in India
Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions worldwide. According to India’s census, the Muslim population has witnessed a negative decadal growth of more than 16 percent from 1951 to 1960, presumably due to the partitions forming Pakistan and Bangladesh. The population showed a positive and steady growth since 1961, making up 14 percent of the total population of India . Even though people following Islam were estimated to grow significantly, they would still remain a minority in India compared to 1.3 billion Hindus by 2050.
Muslim population in India in 2011, by state and union territory
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Indian Census. (May 20, 2013). Muslim population in India in 2011, by state and union territory (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/616679/muslim-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
Indian Census. "Muslim population in India in 2011, by state and union territory (in 1,000s)." Chart. May 20, 2013. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/616679/muslim-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
Indian Census. (2013). Muslim population in India in 2011, by state and union territory (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/616679/muslim-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
Indian Census. "Muslim Population in India in 2011, by State and Union Territory (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 May 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/616679/muslim-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
Indian Census, Muslim population in India in 2011, by state and union territory (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/616679/muslim-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/ (last visited August 24, 2024)
Muslim population in India in 2011, by state and union territory (in 1,000s) [Graph], Indian Census, May 20, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/616679/muslim-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/