Answer

As of 2026, there is no new official Census figure yet for the Jain population in India.

The last official Government of India Census figure is from 2011, which recorded:

• Jain population in India: 44,51,753
• Percentage of India’s population: about 0.37%

For 2026, estimates commonly place the Jain population in India at around 50–52 lakh, but this is an estimate, not an official census number.

Explanation

India’s 2021 Census was delayed, so the most reliable confirmed figure still comes from the 2011 Census. Until the next official Census data is released, any 2026 number should be understood as a projection.

So the best answer is:

• Official confirmed number: 44.51 lakh Jains in India, as per 2011 Census
• Estimated 2026 number: approximately 50–52 lakh Jains

Takeaway

The Jain community remains a very small but spiritually and culturally significant community in India, roughly less than 0.5% of India’s population.