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short readsSep 24, 2013

Nairobi Westgate mall terrorist attack is part of Kenya’s sharp rise in religious hostilities

The number of people killed in religion-related terrorist attacks in Kenya has dramatically increased in recent years.
short readsSep 18, 2013

Headscarf incident in Sudan highlights a global trend

Sudan is one of an increasing number of countries whose governments regulate the wearing of religious symbols or attire, such as head coverings for women or facial hair for men.
reportSep 26, 2013

Pakistan’s gays in dark after Muslim nation’s first gay website blocked
reportSep 12, 2013

Chapter 4. Islam and Politics

Despite broad disappointment with the state of their nation and the ruling Islamist party, Ennahda, most Tunisians continue to welcome a role for Islam in politics. A majority (59%) thinks their laws should follow the values and principles of Islam. Another 29% say laws should strictly follow the Quran, while just 11% say Islam should […]
reportOct 1, 2013

Chapter 2: Intermarriage and Other Demographics

The survey suggests that intermarriage is common among Jews; 44% of all currently married Jewish respondents – and 58% of those who have married since 2005 – indicate they are married to a non-Jewish spouse. The survey also shows that in some important respects, U.S. Jews have a distinctive demographic profile: They are older than […]
featureApr 4, 2014

Table: Religious Diversity Index Scores by Country

For more recent statistics about global religious diversity, read our 2026 report “Religious Diversity Around the World,” which is based on our religious composition estimates published in 2025. Download table as: Excel The Religious Diversity Index (RDI) Table is based on the index scores in Global Religious Diversity. For more information on how we calculated these scores, […]
reportSep 17, 2013

UN Retains Strong Global Image

Survey Report As the United Nations opens its 68th General Assembly session, publics around the world continue to have a positive impression of the international organization. Clear majorities in 22 of the 39 countries surveyed say they have a favorable view of the UN, including thumbs-up from Security Council permanent members Britain, France and the […]
reportOct 1, 2013

Chapter 6: Social and Political Views

Jews are among the most strongly liberal, Democratic groups in U.S. politics. There are more than twice as many self-identified Jewish liberals as conservatives, while among the general public, this balance is nearly reversed. In addition, about seven-in-ten Jews identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party. Jews are more supportive of President Barack Obama […]
reportSep 3, 2013

Global Opinion of Russia Mixed

Survey Report As the current chair of the G20 and host of the organization’s upcoming Leaders’ Summit, Russia has asserted itself on the world stage. Yet, in the court of public opinion, Russia gets a mixed verdict. In a global survey by the Pew Research Center, a median of just 36% among publics in 38 […]
short readsJul 2, 2013

Egypt’s restrictions on religion coincide with lack of religious tolerance

In Egypt, the government’s restrictions on religion also are coupled with a Muslim public that is considerably less tolerant of religious pluralism than Muslims elsewhere.

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Nairobi Westgate mall terrorist attack is part of Kenya’s sharp rise in religious hostilities

Headscarf incident in Sudan highlights a global trend

Pakistan’s gays in dark after Muslim nation’s first gay website blocked

Chapter 4. Islam and Politics

Table: Religious Diversity Index Scores by Country

UN Retains Strong Global Image

Global Opinion of Russia Mixed

Egypt’s restrictions on religion coincide with lack of religious tolerance

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