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1. Christianity: 2.1 billion
2. Islam: 1.3 billion
3. Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion
4. Hinduism: 900 million
5. Chinese traditional religion: 394 million
6. Buddhism: 376 million
7. primal-indigenous: 300 million
8. African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million
9. Sikhism: 23 million
10. Juche: 19 million
11. Spiritism: 15 million
12. Judaism: 14 million
13. Baha'i: 7 million
14. Jainism: 4.2 million
15. Shinto: 4 million
16. Cao Dai: 4 million
17. Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million
18. Tenrikyo: 2 million
19. Neo-Paganism: 1 million
20. Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand
21. Rastafarianism: 600 thousand
22. Scientology: 500 thousand

2006-11-29 15:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism are the largest world religions today. Approximately 75% of humanity follows one of these four religions. Christianity is the religion with the largest number of professed religious adherents, followed by Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism respectively. However, the third-largest "group" of approximately 1 billion people adhere to irreligious approaches which include Humanism, Atheism, Rationalism, and Agnosticism.

Christianity 2.1 billion
Islam 1.3 billion
Secular/Atheist/Irreligious/Agnostic/Nontheist 1.1 billion
Hinduism 900 million
Chinese folk religion 394 million
Buddhism 376 million
Primal indigenous ("Pagan") 300 million
African traditional and diasporic 100 million
Sikhism 23 million
Juche 19 million
Spiritism 15 million
Judaism 14 million
Bahá'í Faith 7 million
Jainism 4.2 million
Shinto 4 million (see below)
Cao Dai 4 million
Zoroastrianism 2.6 million
Tenrikyo 2 million
Neo-Paganism 1 million
Unitarian Universalism 800,000
Rastafari movement 600,000

2006-11-29 15:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by danny's mom 3 · 0 0

It is very hard to answer that question because the definition of "Christian" varies so much from person to person. Baylor University did a fascinating study on that in the US. Put that in a search engine if you want to check it out. If nothing else, it will show you how varied the term "Christian" is.
To me, the definition is "one who has accepted Jesus Christ as personal Savior." Others might say "one who attends church regularly" or "one who is kind and moral."

2006-11-29 15:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0 0

Approximates
Christianity 33%
Islam 21%
Hinduism 14%
Primal-indigenous 6%
Chinese Traditional 6%
Buddhism 6%
Sikhism 0.36%
Judaism 0.22%
Non 16%

2006-11-29 15:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 0 0

There are more Christians in the world than of any other religion, after that is Muslims, and then I think Buddist or Hindu are next....
I don't know the exact percentages though, but I hope that helped!

2006-11-29 15:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by Macho-man 3 · 0 0

Jewish Girl has it right. Christianity is falling in numbers, while Islam and Non-Secular/Agnostic/Eclectics (which is also in this group) are on the rise.

2006-11-29 15:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by ancient_wolf_13 3 · 0 0

Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_religion for more info.

2006-11-29 15:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion

2006-11-29 15:21:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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