Demography of Religion

The demography of religion studies how religious beliefs, practices, and affiliations are distributed and change across populations over time. It examines factors like birth rates, conversions, migrations, and cultural trends that influence the size and composition of religious groups. This field helps us understand patterns of religious diversity, growth or decline of faith communities, and how religion interacts with social, political, and economic factors in societies. In essence, it provides insights into how religion shapes and is shaped by demographic shifts within populations.