Faith on the Move

March 8, 2012

Faith on the Move: The Religious Affiliation of International Migrants

There are an estimated 214 million international migrants, making up about 3% of the world's population. A new study by the Pew Forum focuses on the religious affiliation of these immigrants, examining patterns of migration among the major religious groups and the religiously unaffiliated. Read the report and find out the immigration statistics for your country. READ THE FULL REPORT >

SEE ALSO:  Interactive maps allow users to see a snapshot of how many people have migrated to and from 231 countries as of 2010. You can also filter data to see the migration estimates broken down by major religious groups. Sortable tables show data on migrants in 231 countries. Sort the data by choosing a destination country or country of origin, displaying numbers or percentages, and viewing by religious affiliation or region. How much do you know about immigration and religion around the world? Test your knowledge with our short, 10-question quiz.