Most popular religion in the world is?

Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with over 2.3 billion followers globally. This represents around 31% of the total world population. It is the most followed religion, ahead of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Key facts to remember for competitive exams and general knowledge:

• Origin: Christianity started in the 1st century AD in the region of Judea, which is part of present-day Israel and Palestine.


• Founder: The religion is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who is believed by Christians to be the Son of God.


• Holy Book: The main religious text is the Bible, which is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Major Branches:

• Catholicism: The largest branch, led by the Pope and headquartered in Vatican City.


• Eastern Orthodoxy: Followed mainly in Eastern Europe and parts of the Middle East.


• Global Spread: Christianity is widely practiced in Europe, North and South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Asia and Oceania.

Did you know?
Islam is the second-largest religion with more than 1.9 billion followers, followed by Hinduism and Buddhism. However, Islam is currently the fastest-growing religion in terms of percentage.