[[File:ATC, Mizoram.jpg|300px|thumb|ATC, Mizoram]]
[[File:ATC, Mizoram.jpg|300px|thumb|ATC, Mizoram]]
===Religion===
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| thumb = right
| caption = Christian Denominations in Mizoram (2024–25) <ref name= “census2011”>{{cite web|title=Population by religion community – 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW00C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=Census of India, 2011|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825155850/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW00C-01%20MDDS.XLS|archive-date=25 August 2015}}</ref>
| label1 = [[Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod|Mizoram Presbyterian Church]]
| value1 = 58.81
| color1 = Blue
| label2 = [[Baptist Church of Mizoram]]
| value2 = 16.29
| color2 = Red
| label3 = [[United Pentecostal Church in India|United Pentecostal Church of North East India]]
| value3 = 7.63
| color3 = yellow
| label4 = [[United Pentecostal Church in India|United Pentecostal Church of Mizoram]]
| value4 = 6.32
| color4 = green
| label5 = [[The Salvation Army in India|The Salvation Army]]
| value5 = 5.74
| color5 = pink
| label6 = others
| value6 = 5.21
| color6 = white
}}
[[Christianity]] is the largest religion in [[Mizoram]]. The majority 87% of Mizoram population are Christian in various denominations, predominantly [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]]. More than 98% of the Mizos are Christians by faith. The culture of Mizoram is mainly influenced by [[Christianity]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} Hence, Christianity was given a special status on the state by the government while maintaining a minimum level of secular environment and approach.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mizoram is Christian state, expel Buddhists, Reangs: Mizo groups – Indus Scrolls|url=https://indusscrolls.com/mizoram-is-christian-state-expel-buddhists-reangs-mizo-groups|work=Indus Scrolls|date=2019-01-25|access-date=2025-11-28|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20221219052120/https://indusscrolls.com/mizoram-is-christian-state-expel-buddhists-reangs-mizo-groups|archive-date=2022-12-19|language=en-US|first=Gaurav|last=Mandal}}</ref> In June 2018, the government of Mizoram including Vanlalruata, president of anti-corruption organisation-turned-political party, People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram claim that Mizoram is a Christian state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=No Yoga Day in Mizoram on International Yoga Day|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/Jun/21/no-yoga-day-in-mizoram-on-international-yoga-day-1831542.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=2018-06-21|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en|first=Divya|last=Bahn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Our’s is a Christian state, remove Hindu Governor, demand Mizo Christian bodies|url=https://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2018/6/2/Mizo-Christians-demand-removal-of-Governor.html|website=www.newsbharati.com|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en}}</ref> Hindus form a small minority (3.55%) mainly of [[Meitei people|Manipuris]] and there are also around (7.93%) Buddhists according to the 2001 census, mostly made up from Chakma settlers of Arakan origin. There are about 8,000 mostly ethnic Mizo followers of a Judaic group [[Bnei Menashe]], who claim descent from the biblical [[Menasseh]]. Muslims make up about 1.1% of the state population.
[[Christianity]] is the largest religion in [[Mizoram]]. The majority 87% of Mizoram population are Christian in various denominations, predominantly [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]]. More than 98% of the Mizos are Christians by faith. The culture of Mizoram is mainly influenced by [[Christianity]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} Hence, Christianity was given a special status on the state by the government while maintaining a minimum level of secular environment and approach.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mizoram is Christian state, expel Buddhists, Reangs: Mizo groups – Indus Scrolls|url=https://indusscrolls.com/mizoram-is-christian-state-expel-buddhists-reangs-mizo-groups|work=Indus Scrolls|date=2019-01-25|access-date=2025-11-28|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20221219052120/https://indusscrolls.com/mizoram-is-christian-state-expel-buddhists-reangs-mizo-groups|archive-date=2022-12-19|language=en-US|first=Gaurav|last=Mandal}}</ref> In June 2018, the government of Mizoram including Vanlalruata, president of anti-corruption organisation-turned-political party, People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram claim that Mizoram is a Christian state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=No Yoga Day in Mizoram on International Yoga Day|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/Jun/21/no-yoga-day-in-mizoram-on-international-yoga-day-1831542.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=2018-06-21|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en|first=Divya|last=Bahn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Our’s is a Christian state, remove Hindu Governor, demand Mizo Christian bodies|url=https://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2018/6/2/Mizo-Christians-demand-removal-of-Governor.html|website=www.newsbharati.com|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en}}</ref> Hindus form a small minority (3.55%) mainly of [[Meitei people|Manipuris]] and there are also around (7.93%) Buddhists according to the 2001 census, mostly made up from Chakma settlers of Arakan origin. There are about 8,000 mostly ethnic Mizo followers of a Judaic group [[Bnei Menashe]], who claim descent from the biblical [[Menasseh]]. Muslims make up about 1.1% of the state population.
Religion
Christianity is the largest religion in Mizoram. The majority 87% of Mizoram population are Christian in various denominations, predominantly Presbyterian. More than 98% of the Mizos are Christians by faith. The culture of Mizoram is mainly influenced by Christianity.[citation needed] Hence, Christianity was given a special status on the state by the government while maintaining a minimum level of secular environment and approach.[2] In June 2018, the government of Mizoram including Vanlalruata, president of anti-corruption organisation-turned-political party, People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram claim that Mizoram is a Christian state.[3][4] Hindus form a small minority (3.55%) mainly of Manipuris and there are also around (7.93%) Buddhists according to the 2001 census, mostly made up from Chakma settlers of Arakan origin. There are about 8,000 mostly ethnic Mizo followers of a Judaic group Bnei Menashe, who claim descent from the biblical Menasseh. Muslims make up about 1.1% of the state population.
The major Christian denomination is the Presbyterian Church. The church Mizoram Presbyterian Church was established by a Welsh missionary named Rev. D.E. Jones and is one of the constituted body|constituted bodies of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of India, which has its headquarters at Shillong in Meghalaya (India). The administration of the Presbyterian Church is highly centralised. The synod, with its headquarters at Aizawl, is the highest decision-making body of the church with considerable influence. The financial operation, personnel (including selection of missionaries), administration, management and operation of the church are directly or indirectly controlled by the Synod Headquarters. Other Christian churches include the Baptist Church of Mizoram, Roman Catholic Church, United Pentecostal Church, the Salvation Army, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Kohhran Thianghlim, Lairam Jesus Christ Baptist Church, and the Evangelical Church of Maraland, Independent Church of India and Evangelical Free Church of India.
Statistics
| Year | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2001[5] |
772,809 |
86.97 |
| 2011[6] |
956,331 |
87.16 |
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 45 | — |
| 1911 | 2,461 | +5368.9% |
| 1921 | 27,720 | +1026.4% |
| 1931 | 59,123 | +113.3% |
| 1941 | 47 | −99.9% |
| 1951 | 177,563 | +377693.6% |
| 1961 | 230,509 | +29.8% |
| 1971 | 286,141 | +24.1% |
| 1981 | 413,840 | +44.6% |
| 1991 | 591,342 | +42.9% |
| 2001 | 772,809 | +30.7% |
| 2011 | 956,331 | +23.7% |
| Source: census of India | ||
Trends
Percentage of Christians in Mizoram by decades[8]
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0.05% | – |
| 1911 | 2.7% |
+2.65% |
| 1921 | 28.17% |
+25.47% |
| 1931 | 47.52% |
+19.35% |
| 1941 | 0.03% |
-47.49% |
| 1951 | 90.5% |
+90.47% |
| 1961 | 86.64% | -3.86% |
| 1971 | 86.09% | -0.55% |
| 1981 | 83.81% | -2.28% |
| 1991 | 85.73% | +1.92% |
| 2001 | 86.97% | +1.24% |
| 2011 | 87.16% | +0.19% |
Tribes
Percentage of Christians in the Scheduled Tribes[9]
| Tribe | Christians | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mizo (Lusei) | 7,26,999 | 98.92% |
| Pawi | 51,039 | 99.29% |
| Kuki | 43,075 | 94.14% |
| Lakher | 42,586 | 99.37% |
| Hmar | 29,289 | 98.99% |
| Paite | 22,950 | 98.99% |
| Chakma | 7,121 | 7.34% |
