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Religion in North America

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Religion in North America spans the period of Native American dwelling, European settlement, and the present day. Its various faiths have been a major influence on art, culture, philosophy and law.

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Between them, the United States, Mexico and Canada account for 85 percent of the population of North America. Religion in each of these countries is dominated by Christianity (77.4), making it the largest religion in North America.

Non-Religious

  • Canada: 23.9%
  • United States: 22.8%
  • Mexico: 4.6%

    • Bahá'í Faith

  • United States: 0.2%
  • Canada: 0.1%
  • Mexico: <0.1%

    • Christianity

  • North America: 75.2%-77.4%
  • United States: 70.6%
  • Canada: 67.3%
  • Mexico: 87.7%

    • Islam

  • North America: 1.0%
  • United States: 0.7%
  • Canada: 3.2%
  • Mexico: 0.2%

    • Judaism

  • North America: 1.8%
  • United States: 2.0% to 1.7%
  • Canada: 1.2%
  • Mexico: 0.02%

    • Buddhism

  • United States: 0.5% to 0.7%
  • Canada 1.1%

    • Hinduism

  • United States: 0.4%
  • Canada: 1.6%

    • Sikhism

  • United States: 0.2%
  • Canada: 1.4%

    • Other

  • United States: 1.9%

    • References

    Religion in North America Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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