Updates

The World Religion database is updated twice a year, following research cycles.

Additional data points and surveys

01 Jan 2014

The year 2030 is added as an extra data point

The year 2030 is added as an extra data point, which brings to 11 the number of years in the religion over time series best estimates (1900, 1950, 1970, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 and 2050). In addition, data from a further 34 European Values Surveys from 2008 to 2009 have been released following analysis.

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Jewish estimates update and World Population Prospects, 2012 Revision

01 Oct 2013

revision of Jewish best estimates from 1970

A thorough revision of Jewish best estimates from 1970 has been completed, coinciding with the incorporation of the 2012 revision of population data from the UN Population Division. The revision includes the split of the former Netherlands Antilles into three new countries: Curacao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands.

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Religions

All major world religions, available by geographic region and people groups.

Geography

Comprehensive country religious makeup, demographics, and trends.

Religious diversity

Religious Diversity Index (RDI) and counts of religions over 10%, over 5%, and over 0.5%.

Contextual data

Population data by country, plus socio-economic, health, environment, and gender indicators.

Censuses

Historical and current census data on religion by country.