Projected size of major religious groups for 2023[1]
Religion
Percent
Christianity
31.0%
Islam
24.9%
Unaffiliated
15.6%
Hinduism
15.2%
Buddhism
6.6%
Folk religions
5.6%
Sikhism
0.3%
Other religions
0.8%
The list of religious populations article provides a comprehensive overview of the distribution and size of religious groups around the world. This article aims to present statistical information on the number of adherents to various religions, including major faiths such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others, as well as smaller religious communities. It also includes the percentage of nonreligious and atheistic populations.
The data is primarily sourced from organizations like the Pew Research Center, global surveys, census reports, and research studies, offering insights into the demographic composition of religious affiliations across different regions and countries. The list also explores trends in religious growth, decline, and shifts, reflecting the dynamic nature of religious adherence in the global context.
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