Global median levels of social hostilities and government restrictions involving religion remained steady in 2023
Note: The number of countries and territories analyzed increased in 2011, from 197 to 198, with the addition of South Sudan.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of external data. Refer to the Methodology for details.
“More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023”
“More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Global median levels of social hostilities and government restrictions involving religion remained steady in 2023
| Year | SHI Global Median | GRI Global Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1.8 |
| 2008 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 2009 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 2010 | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| 2011 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2.7 |
| 2016 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2.9 |
| 2019 | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1.6 | 3 |
Note: The number of countries and territories analyzed increased in 2011, from 197 to 198, with the addition of South Sudan.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of external data. Refer to the Methodology for details.
“More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023”
“More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
