How followers of the world's religions have changed over time

Aug 26, 2021

This is someone praying while reading the Bible; Christianity is currently the most followed global religion.

'The religious profile of the world is rapidly changing'. Image: Unsplash/Patrick Fore

Claire Jenik

Data Journaliste, Statista

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