What is the most unified religion in the world?

Major religious groups

Christianity (31.2%)
Islam (24.1%)
Irreligion (16%)
Hinduism (15.1%)
Buddhism (6.9%)
Folk religions (5.7%)
Sikhism (0.3%)
Judaism (0.2%)

What religion is the most global?

World Population by Religion About 85% of the world identifies with a religion. The most popular religion is Christianity, followed by an estimated 33% of people, and Islam, which is practiced by over 24% of people. Other religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.

How many people in world are religious unaffiliated?

While religiously unaffiliated people currently make up 16% of the global population, only an estimated 10% of the world’s newborns between 2010 and 2015 were born to religiously unaffiliated mothers.

What are the statistics of the United Nations?

Since 1948, the United Nations Statistics Division collects, compiles and disseminates official statistics on a wide range of social and demographic topics. Methodological publications on demographic and social statistics include principles and recommendations, handbooks, manuals and tecnical reports approved by the Statistical Commission.

How are religions classified in the United Nations?

For the benefit of users of the data who may not be familiar with all of the religions or sects within the country, as well as for purposes of international comparability, the classifications of the data should show each sect as a subcategory of the religion of which it forms a part.

When does the World Religion Database come out?

This means that estimates for the number of religionists in every country of the world are now reconciled with the United Nations population projections for mid-2020. The update includes statistics on all world religions as well as Peoples and Countries preliminary data on Cities and Provinces.