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Hinduism is a minority faith in the Czech Republic followed by 0.02% (2,024) of the population as of 2021. [1] Hindus are represented by three communities: Czech Hindu Religious Society, Hare Krishna Movement and Vishva Nirmala Dharma. [2]
The Česká Hinduistická Náboženská Společnost (Czech Hindu Religious Society) was registered as a religious community in 2002. [2]
Hare Krishna is part of Hindu Dharma or Sanatan Dharma . [3] It has four temples in the country. There are 200 devout followers of Hare Krishna in the Republic. [4] The members of the Hare Krishna movement have been troubled by accusations of cult-like behavior. [5] Iskcon is not a religion as such but follow Hinduism or Sanatan Dharma which is a complete way of life.
In 2007, Vishva Nirmala Dharma became a registered religious community in the country. [2]
The Demographics of Hindus in Czech Republic: [1]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2001 | 1,061 | — |
2011 | 2,408 | +127.0% |
2021 | 2,024 | −15.9% |
Year | Percent | Increase |
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2001 | 0.01% | - |
2011 | 0.02% | +0.01% |
2021 | 0.02% | - |
Hindu Community | 2001 census | 2011 census |
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Hare Krishna Movement | 294 | 673 |
Vishva Nirmala Dharma | not included | 1098 |
Czech Hindu Religious Society | not included | 427 |
Other forms | 767 | 210 |
Total | 1061 | 2408 |