People Who Say Religion Is Very Important in

Choropleth map of India by state: People Who Say Religion Is Very Important in . 90%+ of Indians say religion is 'very important' in their lives — but the figure varies 20+ points between states.
90%+ of Indians say religion is 'very important' in their lives — but the figure varies 20+ points between states.
Policy implication
High religiosity states prioritise temple/mosque construction; lower-religiosity states invest more in secular public goods.
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Data vintage. The figures are for 2021 and have not been refreshed since this map was made.

Source: Pew Research (2021). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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