A third of Israeli adults say Israel should govern Gaza, down from 40% in 2024.

In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses. Pew Research Center.

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

This is the 15th time Pew Research Center has measured restrictions on religion around the globe. This report, which includes data for the year ending

How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.

Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.

Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.

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