The major world religions ranked by estimated number of adherents. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Rank ⇵ | Religion ⇵ | Estimated Followers ⇵ | Percentage of Global Population ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christianity | 2.4 Billion | Global |
| 2 | Islam | 1.9 Billion | Middle East, Asia, Africa |
| 3 | Hinduism | 1.2 Billion | India, Nepal |
| 4 | Buddhism | 506 Million | East/Southeast Asia |
| 5 | Sikhism | 30 Million | India |
| 6 | Judaism | 15 Million | Israel, North America |
| 7 | Spiritism | 15 Million | Latin America |
| 8 | Baha'i Faith | 7.3 Million | Global |
| 9 | Jainism | 6 Million | India |
| 10 | Shinto | 4 Million (Devout) | Japan |
| 11 | Cao Dai | 4 Million | Vietnam |
| 12 | Zoroastrianism | 2.6 Million | Iran, India |
| 13 | Tenrikyo | 2 Million | Japan |
| 14 | Wicca / Neo-Paganism | 1.5 Million | North America, Europe |
| 15 | Rastafarianism | 1 Million | Jamaica, Global |
| 16 | Unitarian Universalism | 800,000 | North America |
| 17 | Taoism | ~12 Million | China |
| 18 | Confucianism | ~6 Million | China, Korea |
| 19 | Folk Religions (Chinese) | ~394 Million | China |
| 20 | African Traditional Religions | ~100 Million | Africa |
| 21 | Native American Religions | ~1.2 Million | Americas |
| 22 | Yazidism | 700,000 | Iraq, Syria |
| 23 | Druze | 1 Million | Lebanon, Syria |
| 24 | Samaritanism | ~800 | Israel |
| 25 | Mandaeanism | ~70,000 | Iraq, Iran |
| 26 | Satanism (Modern) | ~100,000 | Global |
| 27 | Eckankar | ~50,000 | Global |
| 28 | Scientology | ~40,000 (Active) | USA |
| 29 | Vodou (Voodoo) | ~60 Million (Syncretic) | Haiti, West Africa |
| 30 | Secular / Non-Religious | ~1.2 Billion | Global |