0.1% of Population in Bengkulu are Buddhist

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Agus Dwi Darmawan 19/09/2026 13:58 WIB
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Statistics of Buddhist Population in Bengkulu 2017-2024
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The Buddhist population in Bengkulu Province, recorded as of 31 December 2024, amounts to 2,050 people. Compared to the previous year, the number of people adhering to Buddhism in this province decreased by 11 people.

According to data from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the share of the Buddhist population in this province reached 0.1 percent of the total population which stood at 2.11 million people in 2024.

(Read: 106.3% of Population in Padang Pariaman Regency are Muslim)

When viewed by distribution relative to the total population of each region in Sumatra, the proportion of Buddhist population in Bengkulu ranks tenth.

Meanwhile, the population of Bengkulu by religion in 2024 is as follows:

  • Islam 2,066,774 (97.85%)
  • Protestant 33,718 (1.6%)
  • Catholic 8,160 (0.39%)
  • Hindu 4,236 (0.2%)
  • Buddhist 2,050 (0.1%)
  • Confucian 8 (0.0%)

For other provinces in Sumatra, the number of people adhering to Buddhism sorted from highest count are: North Sumatra 348,215 people, Riau Islands 149,056 people, Riau 136,414 people, South Sumatra 67,583 people, Bangka Belitung Islands 62,233 people, Jambi 33,764 people, Lampung 23,665 people, Aceh 6,658 people and West Sumatra 3,273 people.

(Read: 2025 Data: ADHB GRDP per Capita of Indramayu Regency IDR 59.33 Million)

"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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