Admin What religion has the most followers in the region?
Largest religious groups
| Religion | Followers (billions) | Founded |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.4 | Middle East |
| Islam | 1.9 | Arabia (Middle East), 7th century |
| Hinduism | 1.2 | Indian subcontinent |
| Buddhism | 0.5 | Indian subcontinent |
Which religion has the highest number of followers in the world?
1 Christianity. This religion has the most believers in the world, some 2.1 billion of them worldwide. 2 Islam. The second largest religion in the world is Islam which has about 1.5 billion followers. 3 Hinduism. About 900 million followers with the vast majority living in India and Nepal. 4 Buddhism.
Which country has the largest number of Orthodox Christians?
By the 4th century, the faith had spread throughout the Roman and Byzantine Empires, a fact that is reflected in the current list of countries with the largest number of Orthodox Christians. Of all the countries on the list, Russia is the largest both in land mass and the number of Orthodox Christian followers.
How many followers does Hinduism have worldwide?
About 900 million followers with the vast majority living in India and Nepal. Worldwide there are more than 900 million adherents worldwide. Unlike most other religions, it has no single founder, no single scripture and no agreed set of teachings. Globally there are about 400 million followers with most living in Asia.
Which country in Africa has the largest Christian population?
Nigeria is sub-Saharan Africa’s most populous country and is home to the region’s largest Christian population. The West African nation has more than 80 million Christians, who account for about half of the country’s total population.