Leader, world population program, international institute for applied systems. The five largest religious groups by world population, estimated to account for 5. Learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. Feb 17, 2020 ethiopia has a population density of 83 people per square mile 214square mile, which ranks 123rd in the world. Islam is the second largest religion in the world, beaten only by christianity which represents 33% of the worlds population with a little over 2 billion adherents. Today more than half the worlds population practice a major reli.
Population growth projections, 2010 2050, which was released in 2015 from nicholas eberstadt, henry wendt scholar in political economy, american enterprise institute. Of course, there are also a large population about 1. As of 2010, christianity was by far the worlds largest religion, with an estimated 2. This was the plaque on display at the auschwitz camp until 1989. Summary table of world religions v20091015 monotheist panentheist nontheist1 zoroastrianism judaism christianity islam sikhism bahai native spirituality hinduism buddhism pictogram the golden rule happiness unto him through whom happiness comes to others. Worldwide percentage of adherents by religion, 2012. Although muslims are a minority in india of the total population.
With more than 50 countries, including the united states, scheduled to conduct a census in the coming year, this years data sheet focuses on censuses around the worldfrom the first known census by the babylonian empire to malawis census taking using tablet technology. Other large religions include islam 20%, hinduism %. World population in 1900 and 2000 and percentage of jews, christians, muslims and atheists 1900 2000 estimated population 1,610,625,741 6,055,049,000 % jewish 0. Included is the name of the religion, the approximate date of its origin, its main sacred or ethical texts if any and its estimated numerical strength both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of the worlds population. For buddhists, being born human offers an opportunity for emancipation from the endless. World demographics 2020 population, age, sex, trends. Functions of religion explanation of the natural and social world. In fact, most of the worlds major religious groups are expected to rise in absolute numbers by 2050, the research finds, with islam set to overtake christianity and become the worlds dominant religion by.
It found that over the next four decades, christians will remain the largest religious group, but islam will grow faster than any other major religion, the report finds. In 1950, six of the 10 most populous nations were in the developed world. Aug 10, 2015 the study released last week builds upon a pew research center report entitled, the future of world religions. Additionally, the practice of officially associating a family or household wit h a religious institute while not formally practicing the affil iated religion is common in many countries. The 2019 population density in the world is 52 people per km 2 4 people per mi 2, calculated on a total land area of 148,940,000 km2 57,506,032 sq. In terms of population shares, this is significantly lower than the peak in the 1970s under communism when nearly one in five people worldwide were religiously unaffiliated, according to the world religion database. By far the largest of these groups is sikhs, who numbered about 25. S no reliable data chinese traditional religions refers to a diverse and complex collection of many religious and philosophical traditions, including chinese folk religion, taoism, confucianism and buddhism, which have been in existence for much of chinas history. Population by religion, sex and urbanrural residence. The population of muslims all parts the religion of islam.
World religions beliefs and lifestyles beliefs lifestyle buddhists buddhists believe in an ultimate reality not a god, and buddha is not a prophet, rather a teacher of gods. Our widely referenced world population data sheet has been produced annually since 1962. Major world religions populations pie chart statistics list this pie chart is based on statistics listing peoples selfadmitted adherence to one of the major world religions, or to other faiths, or to people stating that they are of no religion. The global religious landscape pew research center. Largest cities in ethiopia the largest city and capital of ethiopia is addis ababa, or addis abeba, which has an estimated population of 3. For buddhists, being born human offers an opportunity for emancipation from the endless succession of life, death and rebirth. India nonetheless has one of the largest muslim populations in the world. Although hinduism is the third largest world religion, its. Adherents of the major world religions as a percent of. Which is the worlds fastest growing major religion. This is a list of religious populations by number of adherents and countries. This is the plaque currently on display at auschwitz 2002 note the suddenly reduced number of victims to 1. Islam is growing faster than any other religion, according to a study by the pew research center. The asiapacific regiondue to its dense populationis home to 9.
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups or world religions. Introduction to world religions 9 the beliefs about what is divine or holy are often transmitted through sacred stories. Adherents of the major world religions as a percent of world. World population prospects population division united nations. But within its african boundaries lies a nation filled with a rich culture and heritage. World population prospects population division united. Population of europe in 1900 and 2000 and percentage of jews, christians, muslims and atheists 1900 2000 estimated population 402,607,550 728,886,949 % jewish 2. It took over 200,000 years of human history for the world s population to reach 1 billion, and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion.
A set of normative rules on how people should behave which enhance solidarity and social order through belief in a shared set of values. Estimated percentage of worlds population in each religion category, by age group 2015. Click on the name of the country or dependency for current estimates live population clock, historical data, and projected figures. The stories may be about the founding of the religions. As of 2010, nearly a third of the worlds population identified as christian. Also, the 2010 mexican census showed this percentage to be 83. An estimated 58 million people slightly less than 1% of the global population belong to other religions, including the bahai faith, jainism. Jewish world population truth respect truth over evil.
Christians were the largest religious group in the world in 2015, making up nearly a third 31% of earths 7. A more recent world religions statistics page is now available here. Ethiopia population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. The world in 2000 by religious adherence total growth rate3 conversion growth rate4 % of world population all christians evangelicals1,2 pentecostals charismatics2 33%. In terms of each countrys population growth, we can expect india to surpass china as the most populated country in the world by 2050. The study released last week builds upon a pew research center report entitled, the future of world religions. There are probably as many reasons to study the religions of the world as there are believers and seekers, doubters and devotees. The available population and housing censuses datasets reported to unsd for the censuses conducted worldwide since 1995, are now available in undata.
This web site contains data tables, figures, maps, analyses and technical notes from the current revision of the world population prospects. Sacred stories are the oral and written narratives that convey and define those things that connect religions to their ultimate reality. The available population and housing censuses datasets reported to unsd for the censuses conducted. New map of the worlds religious populations explore. The following series of short activities allows students to access a wealth of data on the world, regions, and. The world contains a variety of scriptures, prophets, holy cities, and spiritual traditions. Apr 04, 2020 the worlds largest religion is christianity, making up about 33% of the world population according to a 2005 survey by the encyclop. Roger finke, director of the association of religion data archives and. Population by religion, sex and urbanrural residence search glossaries source. Visit the pew website, where youll find a link to download the entire report in a pdf format, but here are the new population estimates that are likely to show up in news media reports in 20.
Click on the name of the country or dependency for current estimates live population clock, historical data, and. Population growth projections, 20102050, which came out in april. Indonesia is the largest muslim country in the world. This report states that the percentage of the population in brazil of catholic religion, over the age of 16 years, is just 57%, in contrast to the 64. The association of religion data archives most bahai nations 2010 which used the world christian database for adherents estimates based on information provided by the world christian encyclopedia and world christian trends. By 2050 it is expected that 44% of the population will identify as christian, 44% of the population will identify as no religious affiliation, 11% of the population will identify as muslim, and 1%.
Undata record view population by religion, sex and urban. The global religious landscape pew research center pew forum. Jan 22, 2002 most people in the world follow one of the religions listed in the table below. The world s principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups, although this is by no means a uniform practice. Population of europe in 1900 and 2000 and percentage of jews. The comparison of world religions chart anchorsaway. World population in 1900 and 2000 and percentage of jews. World population growth this article is focusing on the history of population growth up to the present. Some religions have harmonized with local cultures and can be seen as a cultural background rather than a formal religion. The biggest religion, though, is christianity, which is practiced by an estimated 2. The article religious information by country gives information from the world factbook of the cia and the u.
Nt waswrittenbyjewsexcept luke and jesus was a jew. The current us census bureau world population estimate in june 2019 shows that the. Pdf the religious profile of the world is rapidly changing, driven primarily by differences in fertility rates and the size of youth populations. Data based on the latest united nations population division estimates. Other large religions include islam 20%, hinduism %, chinese folk religion 6. With one of the highest poverty levels in the world, ethiopia is considered by many to be one of the most underdeveloped nations in the world. In fact, most of the worlds major religious groups are expected to rise in absolute numbers by 2050, the research finds, with islam set to overtake christianity and become the worlds dominant religion by 2070. We show how the world population grew over the last several thousand years and we explain what has been driving this change. It took over 200,000 years of human history for the worlds population to reach 1 billion, and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion. A report on the size and distribution of the worlds muslim population pdf.
World population in 1900 and 2000 and percentage of jews, christians, muslims and atheists. Major world religions populations pie chart statistics list. World population increase is pronounced on the continent of asia. The current us census bureau world population estimate in june 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,400 people on earth, which far exceeds the world population of 7. The comparison of world religions chart created date. Countries in the world by population 2020 this list includes both countries and dependent territories.
But if demographic trends persist, islam will close the gap by the middle of the 21st century. A third report, the future of the global muslim population. How the world religions prepared the way for the penomenon. Bordered by kenya, south sudan, sudan, djibouti, eritrea, and somalia, ethiopia has an estimated 2020 population of 114. China and india are the most populous countries in the world, each with more than a billion people, and pakistan is an emerging population giant with a high rate of population growth.
Undata record view population by religion, sex and. Prbs world population data sheet is an excellent reference and data analysis tool. In demographics, the world population is the total number of humans currently living, and was estimated to have reached 7. Jews, christians, muslims and atheists in 1900 and. Teachers are encouraged to have their students use the data sheet for a variety of topics and activities. Approximately 400 million adherents 6% of the world population u. One reason might be to bring greater understanding to a planet dangerously divided by competing claims of faith. According to world population prospects, the global population in 2050 will be around 9. Included is the name of the religion, the approximate date of its origin, its main sacred or ethical texts if any and its estimated numerical strength both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of the world s population. How religious composition around the world differs between. This is an overview of religion by country in 2010 according to a 2012 pew research center report. This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in societies which in many modern cultures would be considered offensive. The growth of religious populations also has implications for how the worlds wealth will be spread about. Most people in the world follow one of the religions listed in the table below.
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