Mizoram is the second least populated state in India and has a majority Christian population. At the census 2011, out of 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.
also read Population of Mizoram
Religion-wise Population in Mizoram
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Christian | 956,331 |
| 2 | Buddhist | 93,411 |
| 3 | Hindu | 30,136 |
| 4 | Muslim | 14,832 |
| 5 | Jain | 376 |
| 6 | Sikh | 286 |
| 7 | Religion not stated | 1,026 |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 808 |
| Total | 1,097,206 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion-wise Population Percentage in Mizoram
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Christian | 87.16% |
| 2 | Buddhist | 8.51% |
| 3 | Hindu | 2.75% |
| 4 | Muslim | 1.35% |
| 5 | Jain | 0.03% |
| 6 | Sikh | 0.03% |
| 7 | Religion not stated | 0.09% |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.07% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Mizoram – Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Christian | 419,398 | 79.82% |
| 2 | Buddhist | 91,112 | 17.34% |
| 3 | Hindu | 7,194 | 1.37% |
| 4 | Muslim | 6,549 | 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 | 525,435 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Mizoram - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Christian | 536,933 | 93.91% |
| 2 | Hindu | 22,942 | 4.01% |
| 3 | Muslim | 8,283 | 1.45% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 2,299 | 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 | 571,771 |
Source: Census 2011
Mizoram Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | – |
| Dalits (SCs) | 0.11% |
| Tribals (STs) | 94.43% |
| General caste | 5% |
*Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in the Census 2011. So OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
Ethnic Groups
Mizoram is largely inhabited by tribal communities collectively known as the Mizo people, who belong to the Tibeto-Burman ethnic group. The major tribes include Lusei (Lushai), which is the dominant group, along with Hmar, Lai (Pawi), Mara (Lakher), Paite, Ralte, and Thadou. These tribes share similar cultural traditions, language roots, and social customs, and over time, many of them have been integrated under the broader Mizo identity. Smaller communities such as Bru (Reang), Chakma, and Bawm are also present in parts of the state. Unlike many other northeastern states, Mizoram has a relatively homogeneous tribal population, and the vast majority of people follow Christianity, which plays a central role in the state’s social and cultural life.
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