Delhi Population by Religion
National Capital Territory of Delhi is the most populous Union Territory of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 1.68 Crore population, around 1.37 crores (81.68%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 21.58 lakhs (12.86%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 5.70 Lakhs (3.40%) as Sikh, 1.46 lakhs (0.87%) as Christians, 1.66 lakhs (0.99%) are Jain. In addition 0.08% Stated as no religion & 0.01% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Delhi by Percentage
| # | Religion | Percentage |
| 1 | Hindu | 81.68% |
| 2 | Muslim | 12.86% |
| 3 | Sikh | 3.40% |
| 4 | Jain | 0.99% |
| 5 | Christian | 0.87% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 0.11% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.08% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Delhi - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 384,028 | 91.64% |
| 2 | Muslim | 29,143 | 6.95% |
| 3 | Sikh | 4,080 | 0.97% |
| 4 | Christian | 1,132 | 0.27% |
| 5 | Jain | 192 | 0.05% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 158 | 0.04% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 280 | 0.07% |
| Total | 419,042 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Delhi - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 13,328,072 | 81.42% |
| 2 | Muslim | 2,129,541 | 13.01% |
| 3 | Sikh | 566,501 | 3.46% |
| 4 | Jain | 166,039 | 1.01% |
| 5 | Christian | 144,961 | 0.89% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 18,291 | 0.11% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 2,168 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 13,326 | 0.08% |
| Total | 16,368,899 |
Source: Census 2011
Delhi Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 30% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 16.75% |
| Tribals (STs) | 0 |
| Genral caste | 38% |
*Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in Census 2011. So OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
Delhi Population by Religion 2024