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Hinduism in Sierra Leone is the religion of some South Asian expatriates. Hindus in Sierra Leone are primarily of South Asian descent and are usually traders. There were 3,550 Hindus (0.05%) in Sierra Leone in 2015, according to ARDA.

Freetown, the capital and principal city of Sierra Leone, has a large Hindu community, including a Hindu association and a priest. Hindus are allowed cremation in Freetown.

Following the exodus of expatriates in 1999 during the Sierra Leone civil war, the Indian community numbers dwindled to about 1500, mostly businessmen of Sindhi origin.

Demographics

Historical Population
YearPop.±%
20014,750—    
20071,942−59.1%
20153,550+82.8%
Source:
Year Percent Increase
2001 0.1% -
2007 0.04% -0.6
2015 0.05% +0.01

In 2001, there were 4,750 Hindus (0.1%) which decreased to 1,942 Hindus (0.04%) in 2007 and then increased to 3,550 Hindus (0.05%) in 2015.

Temples

There is a functioning Hindu temple in Freetown. It is run by the local Temple Committee.

See also

References

  1. International Religious Freedom Report 2006, Sierra Leone reported that there is small number of Hindus in Sierra Leone
  2. "Major Religions of Sierra Leone". 4 April 2018.
  3. "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  4. "Indians' Cremation Ceremony versus disgruntled youths in Sierra Leone". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
  5. Indian Community in Sierra Leone, p. 5
  6. "Religious Freedom Page". Archived from the original on 6 November 2007.
  7. "Country Profile: Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone)". Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  8. "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  9. "Religious Freedom Page". Archived from the original on 6 November 2007.
  10. "Country Profile: Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone)". Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  11. "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  12. Indian Community in Sierra Leone, p. 5
  13. "India - Sierra Leone Relations" (PDF). Government of India - Ministry of External Affairs. February 2016. p. 3. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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