Updates

The World Religion database is updated twice a year, generally in January and July.

China, India, Indonesia
01 Apr 2009

Substantial data updates have been incorporated across many countries


Substantial data updates have been incorporated across many countries (China, India, Indonesia) this quarter from new Census and survey data. The most notable is the designation of many Indonesians from being counted as 'New religionists with Islamic influence', to being ‘Muslims with syncretistic practices'.


World Religion Database (WRD) Launch
01 Oct 2008

Sources include surveys, censuses, and membership figures.


Data on all religions for 239 countries is available. Sources include surveys, censuses, and membership figures.


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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.

Archive

A repository of historical data, including surveys.