Four-in-ten countries have official state religions or preferred religions

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October 3, 2017

Key facts about government-favored religion around the world

Four-in-ten countries have official state religions or preferred religions

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Key facts about government-favored religion around the world
Islam is the most common official religion; Christianity most common preferred faith

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