Christians were the majority in most countries as of 2020, but made up only 29% of the world’s population | Pew Research Center

December 15, 2025

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Christians were the majority in most countries as of 2020, but made up only 29% of the world’s population

Christians were the majority in most countries as of 2020, but made up only 29% of the world’s population

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Christians were the majority in most countries as of 2020, but made up only 29% of the world’s population
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