Updates

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

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.


Population update
04 Jan 2008

latest population revisions from the United Nations


Data has been updated to reflect the latest population revisions from the United Nations.


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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.