Bangladesh: Percent Hindu
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| Bangladesh |
People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 11.9 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1971 - 2013 |
| Average | 13.2 |
| Min - Max | 11.9 - 14.6 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 11.9 percent, a decline from 12 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 17.7 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1971 to 2013 is 13.2 percent. The minimum value, 11.9 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 14.6 percent was recorded in 1971.
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| Recent values | Bangladesh: Percent Hindu |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 11.9 |
| 2012 | 12.0 |
| 2011 | 12.0 |
| 2010 | 12.1 |
| 2009 | 12.2 |
| 2008 | 12.2 |
| 2007 | 12.3 |
| 2006 | 12.3 |
Definition: People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Buddhist | 0.6 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Hindu | 11.9 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 87.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 0.8 | 2013 | percent |