INTRODUCTION
This page shows statistics about global indicators by religion GDP by majority religion including GDP of countries by largest religion.
Charts
1. Share of Global GDP PPP by Countries by Largest Religion
2. GDP PPP of Countries by Largest Religion
This chart shows the share of global GDP (PPP) grouped according to the largest religion of each country, illustrating how economic activity is distributed across different civilisational and religious regions. Countries where Christianity is the largest religion account for just over half of global GDP, reflecting the economic weight of North America, much of Europe, and parts of Latin America. However, this dominance is less overwhelming than it once was because of the rapid rise of Asian economies.
A particularly striking feature is the large share represented by countries where Asian folk religions are the largest category, driven heavily by China and several East Asian economies. Hindu-majority countries also account for a substantial share, largely because of India and its growing economic importance.
Meanwhile, Muslim-majority countries contribute a notable share through a combination of large populations and energy-rich economies. The chart demonstrates that global economic power is becoming increasingly centred in Asia, reducing the historical dominance of traditionally Western economies.
The chart shows the share of global GDP (PPP) produced by countries where different religions are the largest. Countries with Christian majorities account for the largest share, just over half of global economic output. This reflects the presence of many of the world’s most economically developed countries in Europe, North America, and parts of Latin America where Christianity is historically dominant.
The second largest share comes from countries where Asian folk religions are prevalent, largely driven by China’s enormous economy. Muslim-majority countries contribute a significant but smaller share, reflecting the large populations and growing economies of countries such as Indonesia and Turkey.
Hindu-majority countries account for a smaller but notable portion, largely due to India’s rapidly expanding economy. Buddhist-majority countries contribute a relatively small share, as many such countries have smaller economies.
Overall, the chart highlights how global economic output is concentrated in regions with large populations and historically industrialized economies rather than reflecting religious influence itself.