Religion in the Nordics

Statistics report on religion in the Nordic countries

Religion in the Nordics

This report provides an overview of religion in the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. It provides information on members of different religions and religious communities in the region as well as survey data on religious beliefs. Moreover, the report includes data on religious activities, and concludes with a chapter on religion worldwide.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Members of the Church of Norway 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Total population in Denmark 2014-2024, by membership in the National Church
  • Basic Statistic Population of Finland 2023, by religious community
  • Basic Statistic Population by membership in religious and life stance organizations in Iceland 2023
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of population in Iceland 2023, by membership in religious organizations
  • Premium Statistic Population in Sweden 2023, by religion

Denmark

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  • Premium Statistic Government spending on religious communities in Denmark 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Inhabitants in Denmark 2020, by religious belief
  • Premium Statistic Level of religiousness in Denmark 2023, by origin and age
  • Premium Statistic Religious beliefs in Denmark 2023, by origin and age

Finland

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  • Basic Statistic Number of individuals in Christian communities in Finland 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of individuals in Hindu communities in Finland 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of individuals in Muslim communities in Finland 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of individuals in Jewish communities in Finland 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Individuals in indigenous religions and neo-pagan communities in Finland 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of individuals not members of any religious community in Finland 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Government expenditure on recreation, culture and religion in Finland 2012-2022

Norway

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  • Premium Statistic Members of religious communities outside the Church of Norway in Norway 2023
  • Premium Statistic Religious communities outside the Church of Norway in Norway 2023
  • Premium Statistic Religious services at the Church of Norway in Norway 2016-2022, by type
  • Basic Statistic Belief in God in Norway 2022, by age
  • Premium Statistic Opinions of the Church of Norway in Norway 2023
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on the importance of the Church of Norway in Norway 2023, by situation
  • Basic Statistic Government spending on culture, recreation, and religion in Norway 2011-2021

Sweden

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  • Basic Statistic Members of the Church of Sweden 2000-2023
  • Basic Statistic Church members as a percentage of the total population in Sweden 2021, by county
  • Basic Statistic New members of Church of Sweden 2010-2022
  • Premium Statistic Religious beliefs in Sweden 2023
  • Premium Statistic Members in religious communities in Sweden 2022, by community
  • Premium Statistic Trust in the Church of Sweden 2010-2022
  • Premium Statistic Religious activities in Sweden 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Public expenditure on culture, recreation, and religion in Sweden 2012-2022

Global comparison

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  • Premium Statistic Opinions on importance of religious practices in selected countries worldwide 2023
  • Basic Statistic People who believe in God or a higher power in selected countries worldwide 2023
  • Basic Statistic Religious beliefs in selected countries worldwide 2023, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Religious beliefs in selected countries worldwide 2023

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