Religious Diversity Around the World

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Authors: Yunping Tong
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Abstract

This Pew Research Center report describes levels of religious diversity in 201 countries and territories using religious composition estimates we published in 2025. We calculate Religious Diversity Index (RDI) scores based on the distribution of seven religious categories: Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, adherents of all other religions (an umbrella category) and people with no religious affiliation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Religion and Society Interactions Religious Freedom and Discrimination Diverse Philosophical and Cultural Studies

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Journal / source
Pew Research Center
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN