As religions fade globally, Hinduism in India and Islam worldwide grow stronger

Jun 17, 2025 | 23:57 IST

A new Pew study reveals how India defies the global decline in religion. As Christianity wanes, Hinduism in India remains resilient, while Islam, fuelled by demographics, rises fast worldwide

At a time when much of the world is stepping away from religion, India is holding firm.

A new Pew Research Centre report, based on more than 2,700 censuses and surveys across 201 countries, shows that while global religious affiliation is weakening, Hinduism in India remains stable and deeply rooted.

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As religions fade globally, Hinduism in India and Islam worldwide grow stronger

A new Pew study reveals how India defies the global decline in religion. As Christianity wanes, Hinduism in India remains resilient, while Islam, fuelled by demographics, rises fast worldwide

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As religions fade globally, Hinduism in India and Islam worldwide grow stronger

A new Pew study reveals how India defies the global decline in religion. As Christianity wanes, Hinduism in India remains resilient, while Islam, fuelled by demographics, rises fast worldwide

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