0.1% of Papua's Population Practices Hinduism

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Agus Dwi Darmawan 08/11/2024 14:08 WIB
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Statistics on the Hindu Population in Papua, 2015-2024
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The Hindu population in Papua Province, as recorded on December 31, 2024, was 1,373 people. This is a decrease of 51 people compared to the previous year's reported figure of 1,424.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs data, the proportion of Hindus in this province reached 0.1 percent of the total population in 2024, which numbered 1.09 million.

When expressed as a percentage of the population in each region of Maluku and Papua, the Hindu population in Papua ranks second.

Below is the population of Papua by religion in 2024:

  • Protestant 708,953 (64.84%)
  • Islam 318,630 (29.14%)
  • Catholic 62,869 (5.75%)
  • Buddhist 1,576 (0.14%)
  • Hindu 1,373 (0.13%)
  • Confucian 6 (0.0%)

In other provinces in Maluku and Papua, the number of Hindus, in descending order, is: Maluku 7,720, West Papua 593, and North Maluku 113.

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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