Hinduism in Turkey

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Hinduism is a minority religion in Turkey. It's the sixth largest religion in the country after Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Tengrism and Yazidism. As of 2010, there were 728 (0.001%) Hindus in Turkey. There is only one Hindu temple in the country located in Istanbul. [1][2]

Demographics[edit]

In 2001, 300 Hindus resided in Turkey. The number had reached 728 by 2010, an increase of 143 percent.

Historical Population
YearPop.±%
2001300—    
2010728+142.7%
Source: [2][3]
Year Percent Increase
2001 0.0005% -
2010 0.001% +0.0005%

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tree, ISKCON Desire (2011-10-03). "Istanbul - Govinda's | ISKCON Centers". Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  2. ^ a b "Most Hindu Nations (2010)". Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Estimated Size of Overseas Indian Community: Country-wise" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2010.