jain population in the world

Worldwide, Jains are a very small but well‑spread community.

Approximate numbers (as of recent estimates):

• Total Jains in the world: about 4–6 million people
• This is roughly 0.05–0.08% of the total world population (around 8 billion)

Where do most Jains live?

• India: by far the largest population – around 4.5 to 6 million Jains (over 90–95% of all Jains)
• Smaller Jain communities exist in many countries, especially:

- United States, Canada, United Kingdom - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda (East Africa) - Australia, New Zealand - Some European and Gulf countries

You can read a short Jain-focused explanation here