Study conducted by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister

It highlights demographic shifts in India in last 7 decades

The decline is 7.8% between 1950 and 2015

A recent study conducted by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has brought to light significant demographic shifts in India over the past seven decades. According to the study, the population share of the majority religion in India, Hindus, has witnessed a sharp decline of 7.8% between 1950 and 2015. This decline stands in stark contrast to several neighboring countries where the population of their majority communities has surged.

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While the Hindu population decreased, the study revealed an increase in the population share of minorities in India, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists. Muslims experienced the most significant surge with a 43.15% increase, followed by Christians with a 5.38% rise, Sikhs with a 6.58% increase, and Buddhists with a slight uptick.

The share of Hindus in India’s population dropped from 84% in 1950 to 78% in 2015, while the Muslim population witnessed a notable increase from 9.84% to 14.09% during the same period. Remarkably, India’s decline in the majority population share ranks second in the immediate neighborhood, trailing only behind Myanmar’s 10% decrease.

The study, which assessed demographic trends across 167 countries worldwide, underscores the dynamic nature of India’s population composition and its broader implications for the country’s social and political landscape.