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Jonathan Evans

Senior Researcher

Expertise:Religion and Public Life

Jonathan Evans is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center, where he contributes to international polling projects focused on religion and national identity. Jonathan received his master’s degree from Georgetown University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He is an author of studies on “How Indians View Gender Roles in Families and Society,” “Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation,” “Being Christian in Western Europe” and “Religious Belief and National Belonging in Central and Eastern Europe.”

Publications

short readsSep 12, 2023

5 facts about religion in South and Southeast Asia

Most people in all six South and Southeast Asian countries surveyed say they believe in God or unseen beings.
reportSep 12, 2023

Buddhism, Islam and Religious Pluralism in South and Southeast Asia

In Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, more than 90% of Buddhists see strong links between their religion and country. In the neighboring countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, nearly all Muslims say being Muslim is important to being truly part of their nation.
short readsOct 26, 2022

7 facts about Hindus around the world

With Diwali celebrations underway, here are some facts about Hindus around the world.
short readsMar 2, 2022

Key findings on Indian attitudes toward gender roles

Indians nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important.
reportMar 2, 2022

How Indians View Gender Roles in Families and Society

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.
short readsAug 5, 2021

In India, Hindu support for Modi’s party varies by region and is tied to beliefs about diet and language

Hindus were the religious group most likely to say they voted for the BJP in India’s most recent parliamentary election.
short readsJul 20, 2021

For most of India’s Hindus, religious and national identities are closely linked

Nearly two-thirds of Hindus (64%) in India say it is very important to be Hindu to be truly Indian, our survey found.
short readsJun 29, 2021

Key findings about religion in India

Our new survey of 29,999 Indian adults takes a closer look at religious identity, nationalism and tolerance in Indian society.
reportJun 29, 2021

Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation

Indians see religious tolerance as a central part of who they are as a nation. Across the major religious groups, most people say it is very important to respect all religions to be “truly Indian.”
short readsDec 20, 2019

Many Catholics in Latin America – including a majority in Brazil – support allowing priests to marry

In Brazil – home to the world’s largest Catholic population – a majority of Catholics are in favor of allowing priests to marry.