World Religions Map
Every country colored by its dominant spiritual tradition. Hover to explore. Click to read the texts.
Scroll and zoom to explore regions · Click any country to visit that tradition's library
The world's religions are spread unevenly across the globe, and this interactive map colors each country by its most widely practiced tradition. Christianity and Islam are the two largest faiths and together account for more than half of the world's population, while Hinduism, Buddhism, folk and traditional religions, Judaism, and many others shape the spiritual life of billions more. Keep in mind that almost every country is religiously diverse, so a single color shows the dominant tradition, not the whole picture.
Colors represent dominant tradition by country. Many countries are religiously diverse, so explore each tradition's library for the full picture.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
What are the largest religions in the world?+
Christianity and Islam are the two largest, followed by Hinduism and Buddhism. Judaism, Sikhism, the Baha’i Faith, and a wide range of folk and traditional religions make up much of the rest, alongside a significant number of people who are unaffiliated.
How does the map show religion by country?+
Each country is colored by its most widely practiced tradition, so the map shows the dominant faith in each place rather than the full range of religions present there.
Are most countries religiously diverse?+
Yes. Almost every country is home to more than one faith, as well as people of no religion, so the map is a simplified overview rather than a complete picture.
Where is each major religion most practiced?+
Broadly, Christianity is widespread across the Americas, Europe, and much of sub-Saharan Africa; Islam across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South and Southeast Asia; Hinduism is concentrated in India and Nepal; and Buddhism is prominent across much of East and Southeast Asia.
Can I read the sacred texts of these traditions?+
Yes. Click any country or tradition to visit its library in U-God and read its sacred texts, from the Bible and Quran to the Torah, the Bhagavad Gita, and more.