which jain sect have highest following population
Among the two main Jain sects:
- Śvetāmbara (Shwetambar) – has the largest number of followers worldwide (roughly around 70–80% of Jains).
- Digambara – has a smaller population (about 20–30% of Jains).
Within Śvetāmbara, the Mūrti-pūjak (Derāvāsī) sub‑sect is the largest by population.
You can read a bit more about Śvetāmbara and Digambara sub‑sects here