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.