Religion in South Korea

Statistics report on religion in South Korea

Religion in South Korea

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on the religious landscape of South Korea. It contains a general outlook on religious demographics and statistical data on the leading religions in the country. Additionally, the report delves into the public perception of religion among South Koreans.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Religious population South Korea 1998-2023
  • Premium Statistic Religious population South Korea 1984-2021, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Religious population South Korea 1984-2021, by age
  • Premium Statistic Religiously unaffiliated population South Korea 1998 -2023

Religious landscape

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  • Premium Statistic Religious affiliation South Korea 1984-2021, by religion
  • Premium Statistic Population distribution South Korea 2023, by religion
  • Premium Statistic Religious people South Korea 2023, by religion and gender
  • Premium Statistic Religious people South Korea 2023, by religion and age
  • Premium Statistic Religious people South Korea 2023, by religion and province

Protestantism

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  • Premium Statistic Number of Protestants South Korea 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of Protestant population South Korea 1998-2022
  • Premium Statistic Frequency of attending worship services South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for practicing faith among Protestants South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of South Korean missionaries abroad 2013-2023

Catholicism

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  • Premium Statistic Number of Catholics South Korea 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of Catholic population South Korea 1998 to 2022
  • Premium Statistic Frequency of attending Mass South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for practicing faith among Catholics South Korea 2023

Buddhism

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  • Premium Statistic Share of Buddhist population South Korea 1998-2022
  • Premium Statistic People becoming Buddhist monastics South Korea 1995-2022
  • Premium Statistic Frequency of attending religious services among Buddhists South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for practicing faith among Buddhists South Korea 2023

Public perception

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  • Premium Statistic Favorability of religious groups South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Trust in religious institutions South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Trust in church South Korea 2008-2023
  • Premium Statistic Perception of religious conflicts South Korea 2023
  • Premium Statistic Feelings about LGBT people South Korea 2023, by religion

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