Islam Fastest-Growing Religion Globally; Christianity Still Largest, 3rd – Pew Report

Islam Fastest-Growing Religion Globally; Christianity Still Largest,3rd – Pew Report

Jun 13, 2025 Anjali Mishra

According to Pew (June 9, 2025), Islam grew faster than any other major faith from 2010–2020 .

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Islam Fastest-Growing Religion Globally; Christianity Still Largest,3rd – Pew Report

According to Pew (June 9, 2025), Islam grew faster than any other major faith from 2010–2020 .

According to Pew (June 9, 2025), Islam grew faster than any other major faith from 2010–2020 .