Religious Landscape Study
Explore the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study’s main report, interactive database, methodology, and more. Pew Research Center.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?
Most U.S. adults who go to religious services say they’ve recently heard from their clergy about at least one political or social issue.
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Where is the most religious place in the world?
People in sub-Saharan Africa are typically among the most likely to say that religion is very important in their lives.
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8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in Public Life
Most Americans say religion’s influence is shrinking, and about half (48%) see conflict between their own religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
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Many in middle-income countries are uncomfortable with hypothetically having a child who comes out as gay
On balance, people in middle-income countries are more likely to say they would be uncomfortable than comfortable if they had a child who came out as gay or lesbian.
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4. Spiritual and religious practices
Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by country.
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Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchMaria Smerkovich, Research AssociateJulia Armeli, Research Assistant Dorene Asare-Marfo, Senior Panel Manager Ethan Charlip, Communications Associate Janakee Chavda, Associate Digital Producer Laura Clancy, Research Analyst Alan Cooperman, Director, Religion Research Jonathan Evans, Senior […]
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Methodology
This is the 15th time Pew Research Center has measured restrictions on religion around the globe.[12. numoffset=”12″ Refer to the Methodology of Pew Research Center’s 2009 report “Global Restrictions on Religion” for a discussion of the conceptual basis for measuring restrictions on religion.] This report, which includes data for the year ending Dec. 31, 2022, […]
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1. God, spirits and the natural world
Large majorities around the world say they believe in God. Read about beliefs in spiritual presence “beyond the natural world,” and in animals and nature.
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6. Religion, politics and society
Many in the region hold generally positive views of religion, but few want religious leaders to be involved in politics.