Hinduism in Yemen

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Hinduism was introduced to Yemen by immigrant Indian and Nepalese workers. Hinduism in Yemen largely goes under the radar, and is only practiced by small congregations scattered around the country. An estimated 150,000 Hindus resided in Yemen in 2010. [1] That number increased to 202,700 (or 0.7% of the population) in 2020. [2]

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Hindus in Yemen
Total population
208.780 (2020)Increase2.svg; 0.7% of total population
Regions with significant populations
All Over Yemen
Religions
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Indians in Yemen and Hindus

Temples

The famous Hindu temples in Yemen include the Shri Tarichmerga Temple that was built in 1862. Shri Ram Ji Temple built in 1875 and the Hanuman Temple built in 1882, according to an IANS report in 2013. [3] The Indian Association in Aden manages the Mataji Temple and regular services are held once a month. There is also a separate crematorium in Aden for the members of the Hindu faith. [4]

Demographics

Historical Population
YearPop.±%
2001125,429    
2010150,000+19.6%
2015185,485+23.7%
2020202,700+9.3%
Source: [5] [6] [7]
YearPercentIncrease
20010.7%-
20100.6%-0.1
20150.7%+0.1
20200.7%-

The Pew Research data reports that the Hindu population is expected to increase from 0.7% in 2020 to 0.8% by 2050. [6]

Future Hindu population of Yemen
YearTotal PopulationHindu populationPercentage
202029,825,968208,7820.7%
205048,080,011380,3000.8%
Source: [6]

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