The top 5 most followed religions in the world, in terms of the number of adherents, are:
- Christianity
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Sikhism
- Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with an estimated 2.4 billion followers. It is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and is practiced in many different denominations and traditions.
- Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with an estimated 1.9 billion followers. It is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and is practiced in many different traditions and sects.
- Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with an estimated 1.2 billion followers. It is a diverse religion with a variety of beliefs, practices, and traditions, and is primarily practiced in India.
- Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion in the world, with an estimated 500 million followers. It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, and is practiced in many different traditions and schools.
- Sikhism is the fifth-largest religion in the world, with an estimated 30 million followers. It originated in India and is based on the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus, with a focus on social justice, equality, and service to others.
Other popular religions are Judaism, Bahá’í Faith, Confucianism, Jainism, Shintoism. It’s worth noting that these numbers are estimates and that religion can be difficult to measure accurately, especially in countries with diverse religious practices and beliefs.
