Hinduism in Panama

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Hindus in Panama
Total population
14,000 (2021)Increase; 0.32% of total population
Regions with significant populations
All Over Panama
Religions
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Indians in Panama and Hindus

Hinduism in Panama is a minority religion. There are about 14,000 (0.32%) Hindus in Panama as of 2021.[1]

The Hindus initially arrived by way of the British colonies of Guyana and Trinidad-Tobago, first came as canal workers between 1904 and 1913. Most of the Hindus trace their roots back to the states of Gujarat and Sindh, in India and Pakistan respectively.[2]

Demographics

Historical Population
YearPop.±%
20019,269    
20088,281−10.7%
200910,000+20.8%
202114,000+40.0%
Source: [3][4][5][1]
Year Percent Increase
2001 0.30% -
2008 0.29% -0.01%
2009 0.27% -0.02%
2021 0.32% +0.05%

Hindu Associations and Organisations

The main association of Hindus in Panama are the Panamanian Hindu Civic Association, the Krishna Radha Temple Society, the Hindustani Society of Panama (Templo Hindu de Tumba Muerto), the Hindustani Society of Colón. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organization, and International Society of Transcendental Meditation are also present in Panama.[2]

Panama Hindu Temple

See also

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