Religion in Asia

Religion in Asia-Pacific (2010 estimate)[1]

  Hinduism (25.3%)
  Islam (24.3%)
  Unaffiliated (21.1%)
  Buddhism (11.9%)
  Folk Religions (9.0%)
  Christianity (7.1%)
  Other (1.3%)

Asia is the largest and most populous continent and the birthplace of many religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, Korean shamanism, and Zoroastrianism. All major religious traditions are practiced in the region and new forms are constantly emerging. Asia is noted for its diversity of culture. Hinduism and Islam are the largest religion in Asia with approximately 1.2-1.3 billion adherents each.

  1. ^ The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050. Pew Research Center. 2015-04-02. pp. 143, 191. Retrieved 2024-10-24. Page numbers from the pdf version of the report; page 143 has the table and page 191 the countries that make up the Asia-Pacific region

Religion in Asia

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