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Hinduism is a major religion and one of the most-followed religions in Asia. In 2020, the total number of Hindus in Asia is more than 1.2 billion, more than 26.2% of Asia's total population.[1][2] About 99.2% of the world's Hindus live in Asia, with India having 94% of the global Hindu population.[citation needed] Other Asian nations with a notable Hindu population include Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates.[3][4][5][6]

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