According to the current situation of the world, which of the three major religions—Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism—is growing the fastest?” Which one of the largest religion will be the biggest in the coming years?
Researchers will discuss this, and also talk about the age of religions—what is the average age of each religion, and based on that, which religion should have been growing faster, but despite having a lower average age, which religion is still growing rapidly? For those searching for the true religion, it is very important to know this, as the majority of people are turning towards that religion, which is likely the true one. We will discuss this in detail.
The age of Judaism.
Based on the life of Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) and his era, the age of Judaism is considered to be around 3,300 to 3,400 years. Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) is regarded as one of the most important prophets of Judaism, and after leading the Israelites to freedom, the religion of Judaism was formed and its foundation was established.
Judaism Global Population Share
world’s population. This percentage is much smaller compared to other major religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and HinduismThe average growth rate of the Jewish religion worldwide is approximately 0.2%. This percentage is much lower compared to other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, as the population of Jews largely depends on natural growth and a lower birth rate.
Annual growth rate
The annual population growth rate has been approximately 0.10%, reflecting the small population size and restricted geographical spread of this religion.
Hinduism’s Age:
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, with its origins tracing back over 4,000 years, making it more than 4,000 years old.
Hinduism’s Global Population Share:
Hindus make up approximately 15% of the world’s total population. The majority of Hindus live in India, which has over 80% of the global Hindu population. Globally
Annual growth
The annual population growth rate has been approximately 0.18%, highlighting the large population and the long historical span of this religion.
Age of Christianity.
Christianity originated approximately 2,000 years ago.
The global Christian population
The global Christian population is approximately 2.4 billion (240 crore), which constitutes about 30% of the world’s total population. This makes Christianity the largest religion in the world.
Annual growth rate
The annual growth rate of Christianity’s share of the world’s population over 2,000 years is approximately 0.40% per year.
This calculation assumes the Christian population started with a very small percentage (e.g., 0.01%) and grew steadily over time to reach 30% of the global population today.
Age of islam.
Islam began with the revelation received by Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ, which took place approximately 1,400 years ago. However, if we consider the origins of Islam based on its core teachings, it is believed to have started with the first prophet, Hazrat Adam (AS). The formal Islamic Shariah, however, was completed in the 7th century CE.
Muslim Population and Percentage
Current Population:
The Muslim population worldwide is approximately 2 billion (200 crore).
Percentage of World Population:
Muslims make up about 25% of the world’s total population.
Annual Growth Rate:
The global Muslim population is growing at an average 8% per year (according to Pew Research reports).
Which religion will be the largest in the coming years?
Islam’s annual growth rate is approximately 1.8%, which is higher than the global average growth rate of 1.1%. This means the Muslim population is growing rapidly, while the growth rate of Christianity is comparatively slow, especially in many European and Western countries. According to Pew Research Center’s reports, by 2050, Islam could become the world’s largest religion, surpassing Christianity. The Muslim population at that time could make up about 30% of the world’s total population. If these trends continue, Islam could become the largest religion in the world in the next 20-30 years.
