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Religión Mongolia

Growth of believers and Buddhism in Mongolia

The majority religion in Mongolia is Buddhism, with 48.82% adherents. A great percentage of population, 75%, are religious in Mongolia.

The latest survey data indicate believers share of Mongolia population, has increase to 75%. As to Buddhism it has also increased, the previous survey recorded 41.6% of the population professed it and according to the latest data 48.82% follow it.

The second-largest religion in Mongolia is Animist Religions, accounts for about 20% of the population.

Related data:

Mongolia - Religions
DateChristianityIslamSyncreticBuddhismAnimistOtherNon-Religious
19951.16%4.00%0.53%48.82%20.00%0.49%25.00%
19901.01%4.29%0.39%41.60%21.00%0.08%31.62%
19850.74%2.16%0.39%37.17%25.77%0.78%33.00%
19800.78%1.58%0.35%28.54%34.74%34.00%
19750.57%1.65%0.30%17.30%32.84%2.34%45.00%
19700.27%1.72%0.23%2.11%36.23%59.43%
19650.28%2.73%0.22%3.16%39.11%0.49%54.00%
19600.28%4.00%0.20%4.48%42.06%0.01%48.97%
19550.28%2.98%0.18%6.07%44.79%0.17%45.52%
19500.26%1.54%0.13%7.69%45.51%44.87%
19450.23%0.74%0.09%9.07%43.03%1.17%45.67%
Mongolia - Religions
Mongolia - Religions