Religion

Every year, we publish hundreds of reports, blog posts, digital essays and other studies. Here are some of our most noteworthy findings from the past year.

Globally, Muslims live in the biggest households, followed by Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated.

Household size and composition often vary by religious affiliation, data from 130 countries and territories reveals. Muslims and Hindus have larger households than Christians and religious “nones,” influenced in part by regional norms.

Teens in the South express their religion in school more often than teens in other parts of the United States.

There is a rising number of atheists in the United States. Here are some key facts about atheists in the U.S. and around the world.

Catholics have less confidence in their clergy's advice than Protestants – and are less likely to claim a close relationship with clergy.

A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.

Americans agree that religion’s role in public life is ebbing. But while Republicans largely lament the trend, Democrats are split in their reactions.

A large majority of Americans feel that religion is losing influence in public life, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey.

Americans who personally know someone in a different religious group are more likely to feel positively about members of that group.