Is Buddhism expected to decline?

Question

I was looking at the statistics of the Buddhists countries. I noticed their population growth rate is kind of slow and in some even decreasing. If that goes on is the Buddhist population expected to decline in the coming years?

Answer 1

Well, you're not including every other country where Buddhists practice. I live in the U.S., am being taught by a Tibetan Geshe and have unlimited access to resources. The populations in these areas are shrinking due to poverty, disease, war, famine and maybe some people just aren't that interested. I think that Buddhism due to it's lack of dogma (i.e. you are encouraged to question everything) and it's emphasis on kindheartedness and compassion will flourish.
Thanks for the inquiry though.

Answer 2

I think Buddhism is so popular in the West, that it makes up for any decline in population in traditional Buddhist countries.

Answer 3

most buddhists in asian countries do not register themselves, so how would you know that they are declining? most buddhists practice their way of life, not because it is hip right now, but because it is their life. and most overseas chinese practice buddhism and another religion or philosophy, because their parents or grandparents practice it. and as to show respect to them, they practice it as their way of life. so, i cannot see how this is going to end buddhism.