5 facts about how the world’s population is expected to change by 2100
The world’s population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in 2084 and then decline to 10.2 billion through the end of the century.
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Research Analyst
Manolo Corichi is a research analyst focusing on international religion at Pew Research Center. Previously, he was a research assistant and a summer research fellow with the Williams College Political Science Department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Williams College.
The world’s population is expected to peak at 10.3 billion in 2084 and then decline to 10.2 billion through the end of the century.
Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to believe in God.
We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion’s role in society, government and national identity.
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
Buddhists across the region also say that someone cannot be truly Buddhist if they do not respect deities or spirits.
In East and Southeast Asia, half or more of adults say that people who disagree with their government’s actions should be able to publicly criticize the government.
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country.
In Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, more than 90% of Buddhists see strong links between their religion and country. In the neighboring countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, nearly all Muslims say being Muslim is important to being truly part of their nation.
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