Kerala Religion Census 2011 – District-Wise Breakdown
Kerala has 3,34,06,061 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 1,82,82,492 people (54.73%), followed by Muslim with 88,73,472 people (26.56%).
According to Census 2011 statistics, Kerala has an enumerated religion census population of 3,34,06,061 across 14 districts. Hindu constitutes the largest religious group in the state with 1,82,82,492 residents, accounting for 54.73% of the total population. The Muslim population forms the second-largest group at 88,73,472 (26.56%), leaving a lead margin of 28.17 percentage points. Combined minority communities across Kerala total 1,51,23,569 individuals, making up 45.27% of the state's residents.
Religion Demographics Summary for Kerala
Statewide religious breakdown in Kerala across 8 recorded communities:
- Hindu: 1,82,82,492 individuals (54.73% share of state).
- Muslim: 88,73,472 individuals (26.56% share of state).
- Christian: 61,41,269 individuals (18.38% share of state).
- NotStated: 88,155 individuals (0.26% share of state).
- Other: 7,618 individuals (0.02% share of state).
- Buddhist: 4,752 individuals (0.01% share of state).
- Jain: 4,489 individuals (0.01% share of state).
- Sikh: 3,814 individuals (0.01% share of state).
Detailed Religion Demographics for Kerala
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,82,82,492 | 54.73% |
| Muslim | 88,73,472 | 26.56% |
| Christian | 61,41,269 | 18.38% |
| NotStated | 88,155 | 0.26% |
| Other | 7,618 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 4,752 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4,489 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 3,814 | 0.01% |
Districts in Kerala
- Kasaragod
- Kannur
- Wayanad
- Kozhikode
- Malappuram
- Palakkad
- Thrissur
- Ernakulam
- Idukki
- Kottayam
- Alappuzha
- Pathanamthitta
- Kollam
- Thiruvananthapuram
Key Facts
- Hindu: 1,82,82,492 (54.73%)
- Muslim: 88,73,472 (26.56%)
- Christian: 61,41,269 (18.38%)
- NotStated: 88,155 (0.26%)
- Other: 7,618 (0.02%)
- Buddhist: 4,752 (0.01%)