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Which is the largest spread religion in the world?

Published in World Religions 1 min read

Christianity is the largest spread religion in the world, with approximately 2.4 billion followers globally.

This makes it the religion with the most adherents worldwide, followed by Islam. The extensive global reach of Christianity is a result of centuries of missionary work, historical events, and cultural diffusion.

Major Religious Groups by Number of Followers

To illustrate the global distribution of major religions, the following table provides a breakdown of their estimated number of followers:

Religion Followers (billions) Founded
Christianity 2.4 Judaea (Middle East)
Islam 1.9 Hejaz (Middle East)
Hinduism 1.2 Indian subcontinent
Buddhism 0.5 Indian subcontinent

As seen, Christianity significantly surpasses other religions in terms of its global following. Its adherents are found across every continent, making it a truly global faith.