Polygamy in India (%)

NFHS-V (2019-21)

• Muslims – 1.9
• Others – 1.6
• Hindus – 1.3

NFHS-IV (2015-16)

• Muslims – 2.1  
• Others – 3.2
• Hindus – 1.4

NFHS-III (2005-06)

• Muslims – 2.9
• Others – 2.6
• Hindus – 1.9

Religious differentials in polygyny

National Family Health Survey (NFHS)