Outdated Census Data on Religious Groups
The Census data on religious groups in India is outdated, with the latest available figures being from 2011. This lack of up-to-date data makes it difficult to accurately assess the current religious demographics of the country.
Growth of Muslim Population
According to the 2011 Census, the Muslim population in India was 17.22 crore, which constituted 14.2% of the total population. This represented a 24.69% increase from the 2001 Census, which was the lowest growth rate for Muslims in India’s history.
Average Household Size Among Religious Groups
Data from the National Sample Survey 68th round (2011-2012) shows that the average household size of major religious groups in India is as follows:
– Hindu: 4.3
– Islam: 5
– Christianity: 3.9
– Sikhism: 4.7
– Others: 4.1
– All: 4.3
Labor Force Participation Among Religious Groups
The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for Muslims is the lowest among all religious groups in India. It is also the only religious group whose LFPR and WPR are declining, according to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).
However, the Unemployment Rate (UR) among Muslims is lower than the All-India average.
