5 facts about Buddhists around the world
Buddhists made up roughly 7% of the world’s population in 2015. Half of the world’s Buddhists live in China.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Buddhists made up roughly 7% of the world’s population in 2015. Half of the world’s Buddhists live in China.
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