Uttar Pradesh Population by Religion 2022
Uttar Pradesh Population by Religion 2021
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 19.98 Crore population, around 16 crores (79.73%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 3.85 crores (19.26%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 6.44 Lakhs (0.32%) as Sikh, 3.56 lakhs (0.18%) as Christians, 2.13 lakhs (0.11%) are Jain and 2 Lakhs (0.10%) as Buddhists. In addition 0.29% Stated as no religion & 0.01% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Uttar Pradesh by population
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 159,312,654 |
| 2 | Muslim | 38,483,967 |
| 3 | Sikh | 643,500 |
| 4 | Religion not stated | 582,622 |
| 5 | Christian | 356,448 |
| 6 | Jain | 213,267 |
| 7 | Buddhist | 206,285 |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 13,598 |
| Total | 199,812,341 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Uttar Pradesh by Percentage
| # | Religion | Population % |
| 1 | Hinduism | 79.73 |
| 2 | Islam | 19.26 |
| 3 | Sikhism | 0.32 |
| 4 | Christianity | 0.18 |
| 5 | Jainism | 0.11 |
| 6 | Buddhism | 0.1 |
| 7 | Other | >0.01 |
| 8 | Not stated | 0.29 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Uttar Pradesh - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. | Percentage |
| 1 | Hindu | 129,944,550 | 83.66% |
| 2 | Muslim | 24,156,057 | 15.55% |
| 3 | Christian | 185,103 | 0.12% |
| 4 | Sikh | 432,135 | 0.28% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 176,227 | 0.11% |
| 6 | Jain | 30,144 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 9517 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 383,545 | 0.25% |
| Total | 155317278 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Uttar Pradesh - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop | Percentage |
| 1 | Hindu | 29,368,104 | 66.00% |
| 2 | Muslim | 14,327,910 | 32.20% |
| 3 | Christian | 171,345 | 0.39% |
| 4 | Sikh | 211,365 | 0.48% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 30,058 | 0.07% |
| 6 | Jain | 183,123 | 0.41% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 4081 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 199077 | 0.45% |
| Total | 44495063 |
Source: Census 2011
Uttar Pradesh Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 40% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 20.80% |
| Tribals (STs) | 0.57% |
| Forward caste | 19% |
| Muslims | 19% |
| Others | 0.90% |
*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.
