Married Women Respondents on Polygamy (%)

  • Husband with other wife/wives

NFHS-V (2019-21)

  • Christians – 2.1
  • Muslims – 1.9
  • Buddhists – 1.3
  • Hindus – 1.3
  • Sikhs – 0.5
  • Others – 2.5

NFHS-IV (2015-16)

  • Christians – 2.0
  • Muslims – 2.0  
  • Buddhists – 1.8
  • Hindus – 1.5
  • Sikhs – 0.3
  • Others – 2.7

NFHS-III (2005-06)

  • Christians – 2.4
  • Muslims – 2.6  
  • Buddhists – 3.8
  • Hindus – 1.8
  • Sikhs – 0.3
  • Others – 1.7

National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

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