Participants cited peace, clarity, and a sense of protection as key outcomes of the practice Photo: Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana

Religions in the world: Buddhism’s decline

According to the latest data from the Pew Research Center, Buddhism is the only religion to have fewer believers in 2020 than in 2010, a drop of 18.6 million, largely due to a low birth rate in predominantly Buddhist countries as well as changes in youth culture in Southeast Asian societies. At 40, the average age among Buddhists is the highest among various religions.