1. Religious identity
Christians’ share among U.S. adults has fallen across demographic groups since 2007, but there has been overall stability in religious makeup since 2020. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
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2. China’s economic power and economic relations
Across 25 countries, people increasingly view China as the world’s top economy but generally prioritize economic ties with the U.S.
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Methodology
This section describes the methods used to estimate religious composition at the country level, regionally and globally; our procedures for measuring religious groups’ demographic characteristics and their religious “switching” rates; as well as methodological challenges that we considered in some countries. The final section lists the 201 countries and territories that make up each of […]
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Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes ResearchJanell Fetterolf, Senior ResearcherMaria Smerkovich, Research AssociateSarah Austin, Research AssistantSneha Gubbala, Research AssistantJordan Lippert, Research Assistant Dorene Asare-Marfo, American Trends Panel ManagerPeter Bell, Associate Director, Design and ProductionJanakee Chavda, Assistant Digital ProducerLaura Clancy, Research […]
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