India

Today, there are millions of Christians in India, although they make up just 2.4% of the country’s massive population.

Among India’s six largest religious groups, some are much more likely than others to abstain from eating meat.

Just about a third of Indian adults (35%) say they ever practice yoga, including 22% who say they do so monthly or less.

Our new survey of 29,999 Indian adults takes a closer look at religious identity, nationalism and tolerance in Indian society.

Indians see religious tolerance as a central part of who they are as a nation. Across the major religious groups, most people say it is very important to respect all religions to be “truly Indian.”

The course of the pandemic in India and China will have a substantial effect on changes in the distribution of income at the global level.

This roundup of findings shows public views about science-related issues and the role of science in Indian society.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.

As President Donald Trump prepares for a state visit to India, the two nations’ economic relationship will take center stage.

Globally, Muslims live in the biggest households, followed by Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated.