Does anybody have a website with recent demographics on religions or at least Buddhism? Google doesn't really help.
You might try one of these search sites:
http://books.google.com
http://scholar.google.com
http://www.bing.com
If you need help learning how to search, including how to choose good search terms, go here and scroll down to the links under HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
Have you explored this site?
http://www.adherents.com/
Much Thanks, Ms. Sue.
You will find a lot of religious demographic information on a country-by-country basis at:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2122.html
To find recent demographic data on religions, including Buddhism, you can follow these steps:
1. Start by visiting a reliable and well-known statistics database or research organization. Some popular sources include:
- Pew Research Center: They regularly publish comprehensive reports on religious demographics, including Buddhism. Visit their website at https://www.pewresearch.org/ and explore their "Religion" section.
- World Religion Database (WRD): WRD provides detailed information on religious adherence and demographics worldwide. You can find their website at https://www.worldreligiondatabase.org/home.
- World Christian Database (WCD): While primarily focused on Christianity, WCD also provides data on other major religions. Check out their website at https://www.worldchristiandatabase.org/home.
2. Once you've identified a suitable source, navigate to their search or research section.
3. Enter your specific query, such as "Buddhism demographics" or "recent global religious statistics."
4. Review the search results or available reports to find the most up-to-date data on Buddhism or general religious demographics.
By following these steps, you should be able to find credible sources offering recent statistics on Buddhism or other religions. Making use of reputable research organizations ensures the accuracy and reliability of the information you obtain.