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Sikhism by Country

Sikhism is the largest religion in 0 countries. The highest shares of Sikhs are in Canada (2.1%), India (1.7%) and Fiji (0.3%); the most Sikhs in absolute numbers live in India, Canada and Hong Kong.

4
Countries with sikhs
0
Countries where it is the largest religion
25.8 million
Estimated sikhs (sum of countries)
India
Most sikhs in absolute numbers

Highest share of Sikhs

1Flag of Canada2.1%
2Flag of India1.7%
3Flag of Fiji0.3%
  • 90%+
  • 75–90%
  • 50–75%
  • 25–50%
  • 10–25%
  • under 10%

Share of Sikhs in every country

RankCountryShareEstimated SikhsLargest religion
1 Flag of CanadaCanada 2.1%874,685Christianity
2 Flag of IndiaIndia 1.7%24.9 millionHinduism
3 Flag of FijiFiji 0.3%2,799Christianity
4 Flag of Hong KongHong Kong 0.2%14,998No religion

Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain) (religions); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).

Where Sikhs live

By continent, the largest numbers of Sikhs (estimated from national shares and populations) live in Asia (24.9 million), Americas (874,685) and Oceania (2,799). The five countries with the most Sikhs are India (24.9 million), Canada (874,685), Hong Kong (14,998) and Fiji (2,799).

Where Sikhism is the majority

Sikhism is not the largest religion in any country.

About the data

Shares come from national censuses and surveys compiled in the CIA World Factbook; the year differs by country. Denominations are grouped into religious families — for example Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox into Christianity. Totals can exceed or fall short of 100% because sources overlap or leave groups unstated.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest percentage of Sikhs?

Canada (2.1%), followed by India, Fiji and Hong Kong.

Which country has the most Sikhs?

India — about 24.9 million.

In how many countries is Sikhism the largest religion?

0.