Hinduismwas introduced toYemenbyimmigrantIndianandNepaleseworkers. Hinduism in Yemen largely goes under the radar, and is only practiced by small congregations scattered around the country. An estimated 150,000Hindusresided inYemenin 2010.[1]That number increased to 202,700 (or 0.7% of the population) in 2020.[2]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
208.780 (2020) ;0.7%of total population | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| All OverYemen | |
| Religions | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indians in YemenandHindus |
Temples
editThe famousHindu templesin Yemen include the Shri Tarichmerga Temple that was built in 1862. Shri Ram Ji Temple built in 1875 and the Hanuman Temple built in 1882, according to anIANSreport in 2013.[3]The Indian Association in Aden manages the Mataji Temple and regular services are held once a month. There is also a separatecrematoriumin Aden for the members of the Hindu faith.[4]
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 125,429 | — |
| 2010 | 150,000 | +19.6% |
| 2015 | 185,485 | +23.7% |
| 2020 | 202,700 | +9.3% |
| Source:[5][6][7] | ||
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.7% | - |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -0.1 |
| 2015 | 0.7% | +0.1 |
| 2020 | 0.7% | - |
The Pew Research data reports that the Hindu population is expected to increase from 0.7% in 2020 to 0.8% by 2050.[6]
| Year | Total Population | Hindu population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29,825,968 | 208,782 | 0.7% |
| 2050 | 48,080,011 | 380,300 | 0.8% |
| Source:[6] | |||
See also
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References
edit- ^"Religious Beliefs In Yemen".WorldAtlas.Retrieved2021-08-02.
- ^"Religious Composition by Country, 2010-2050".pewresearch.org.
- ^"Hindus and Muslims live like a family in Yemen".Gulf News.July 3, 2017.RetrievedJuly 7,2021.
- ^"Embassy of India in Republic of Yemen - Indian Embassy in Sanaa".NRI.Archivedfrom the original on 12 March 2011.Retrieved2021-08-02.
- ^"Religious Freedom Page".Archived fromthe originalon 5 November 2007.
- ^abc"Religious Composition by Country, 2010-2050".pewresearch.org.
- ^"Yemen, Religion and Social Profile".The Arda.Archived fromthe originalon November 3, 2021.RetrievedJuly 7,2021.
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