Religious Studies Research Guide: Statistics

Association of Religion Data Archive (ARDA)

Excellent source for statistics and data about religion. Answers questions like

• How many Catholics live in Snyder County, PA?
• How does the religious makeup of China compare to that of U.S.?
• What does the Lutheran "family tree" look like?

Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

The Pew Forum conducts surveys, demographic analyses and other social science research on important aspects of religion and public life in the U.S. and around the world.

The 2012 Statistical Abstract: Religion

Government statistics about self-described religious affiliation and religious bodies.

Gallup Polls: Religion

Public opinion polls from the U.S. and the world. See also news about religion.