Hinduism in the West
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 6.8 million (0.49% of the population) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States | 3,369,976 |
| United Kingdom | 1,066,894 |
| Canada | 828,195 |
| Australia | 684,002 |
| Italy | 223.000 |
| Netherlands | 180,000 |
| France | 150,000 |
| Germany | 130,000 |
| New Zealand | 123,534 |
| Spain | 75,000 |
| Switzerland | 50,000 |
| Denmark | 40,000 |
| Ireland | 33,043 |
| Portugal | 19,471 |
| Mexico | 12,601 |
| Belgium | 10,000 |
| Religions | |
| Hinduism Notable Individuals Followed mostly by converted and immigrant Hindus identified as American Hindus, European Hindus, Australian Hindus, British Hindus etc. | |
| Scriptures | |
| Bhagavad Gita and Vedas | |
| Languages | |
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The reception of Hinduism in the Western world began in the 19th century, at first at an academic level of religious studies and antiquarian interest in Sanskrit.