This statistic illustrates the projected growth of major religious groups from 2015 to 2060. In 2060, it is projected that there will be about *** billion Muslims worldwide, compared to *** billion Muslims in 2015.

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Australia has become an increasingly secular nation over the past five years. This trend has posed challenges to the Religious Services industry. This trend has continued, despite high immigration rates from regions with strong religious adherence aside from 2020-21 which was a full year of international border closures. Overall, the decline in adherence to most traditional Christian faiths is outstripping growth in adherence to most non-Christian religions. As a result, revenue generated by religious groups is expected to decline at an annualised 5.1% over the five years through 2023-24, to $3.9 billion, with margins declining to 8.6%.Cost-living-pressures have weighed on religious donations over the three years through 2023-24. Rising interest rates, inflation and rental costs have put many consumers under financial strain limiting their ability to contribute to their religious organisation. Declines have been mostly seen among lower- and middle-income earners who are struggling to cover rental costs and service their mortgages. Higher income earners are more insulated against changing economic conditions and have largely sustained their donation spending. As these higher income earners account for almost 70% of donations, industry revenue has been protected from steeper declines. These trends are expected to contribute to a 1.2% decline in industry revenue in the current year.Despite the nation becoming increasingly secular, forecast growth in household discretionary income, strong growth in net migration, and positive consumer sentiment are projected to boost donations to religious organisations over the next five years. However, falling adherence and attendance at religious services are anticipated to limit revenue growth. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 1.6% over the five years through 2028-29, to reach $4.2 billion.

Context The World Happiness Report may be a point of interest survey of the state of worldwide bliss. The primary report was distributed in 2012, the second in 2013, the third in 2015, and the fourth within the 2016 Upgrade. The World Joy 2017, which positions 155 nations by their bliss levels, was discharged at the Joined together Countries at an occasion celebrating Universal Day of Joy on Walk 20th. The report proceeds to pick up worldwide acknowledgment as governments, organizations and respectful society progressively utilize joy pointers to educate their policy-making choices. Driving specialists over areas – financial matters, brain research, overview investigation, national insights, wellbeing, open approach and more – depict how estimations of well-being can be used effectively to evaluate the advance of countries. The reports survey the state of bliss within the world nowadays and appear how the modern science of bliss clarifies individual and national varieties in bliss.

Content The joy scores and rankings utilize information from the Gallup World Survey. The scores are based on answers to the most life evaluation address inquired within the survey. This address, known as the Cantril step, asks respondents to think of a step with the most excellent conceivable life for them being a 10 and the most exceedingly bad conceivable life being a and to rate their claim current lives on that scale. The scores are from broadly agent tests for the a long time 2013-2016 and utilize the Gallup weights to create the gauges agent. The columns taking after the bliss score assess the degree to which each of six variables – financial generation, social back, life anticipation, flexibility, nonattendance of debasement, and liberality – contribute to making life assessments higher in each nation than they are in Dystopia, a theoretical nation that has values rise to to the world’s least national midpoints for each of the six variables. They have no affect on the full score detailed for each nation, but they do exp

This file contains the Happiness Score for 153 countries along with the factors used to explain the score.

The Happiness Score is a national average of the responses to the main life evaluation question asked in the Gallup World Poll (GWP), which uses the Cantril Ladder.

The Happiness Score is explained by the following factors:

GDP per capita Healthy Life Expectancy Social support Freedom to make life choices Generosity Corruption Perception Residual error The data is described in much more detail here: link

Acknowledgements I did not create this data, only sourced it. The credit goes to the original Authors:

Editors: John Helliwell, Richard Layard, Jeffrey D. Sachs, and Jan Emmanuel De Neve, Co-Editors; Lara Aknin, Haifang Huang and Shun Wang, Associate Editors; and Sharon Paculor, Production Editor

Citation: Helliwell, John F., Richard Layard, Jeffrey Sachs, and Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, eds. 2020. World Happiness Report 2020. New York: Sustainable Development Solutions Network

The landscape of religious organizations has evolved, reflecting broader societal shifts and economic variables. These institutions have adapted to challenges by embracing digital platforms and enhancing community engagement, leveraging technological innovations to maintain spiritual connections. Economic fluctuations have also impacted how people donate, yet organizations have successfully navigated these changes by offering online donation options and fostering community bonds. Diversification in revenue streams and focusing on inclusivity have allowed many groups to maintain positive revenue growth. Cultural dynamics emphasizing equality have prompted many to adopt practices that resonate with contemporary values, further supporting their mission and outreach. Industry-wide revenue is expected to rise at a CAGR of 0.5% over the past five years, including an estimated 2.5% expansion in 2025 and a total of $159.8 billion. Religious entities have demonstrated resilience, with profitability supported by strategic financial management. Wages constitute a substantial part of budgets, particularly for larger organizations, but careful planning ensures funds are allocated efficiently. Religious entities have managed to end fiscal years with budget surpluses, attributed to diligent cost control and donor support. Digital engagement has become a cornerstone for sustaining financial contributions, allowing steady income and reduced dependency on in-person donations. Though shifting economic conditions posed revenue fluctuations, strategic planning and community-centric approaches have driven ongoing resilience and sustainability. The anticipated trajectory for these organizations suggests a continued embrace of innovative outreach and technology to bolster engagement. Organizations will likely enhance efforts to connect with younger demographics, shaping experiences that align with evolving cultural preferences. The expected rise in donations, influenced by demographic changes and economic stability, presents opportunities for expanded programs and community outreach. By staying attuned to societal shifts and integrating technology, religious groups aim to maintain their relevance and engage broader audiences. The future promises growth through diversified funding, engagement strategies targeting younger members and leveraging technological advancements to strengthen spiritual and communal ties. Industry revenue is expected to boost at a CAGR of 1.4% over the next five years, reaching $171.6 billion in 2030.

In 2024, there were around 394,608 divorces involving Muslim marriages, a decrease in compared to the previous year. 2022 saw a peak in divorces, reaching an all-time high for the past decade. The rise in divorce cases indicated a growing acceptance of the practice. Even so, divorcing in Indonesia can have serious consequences, especially for women. Muslim marriages in Indonesia Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, and they are served by the religious courts with regards to matters concerning marriage and divorce, inheritance, and property. In 2022, almost two million Muslim marriages took place in Indonesia, including informal registrations. Under Syariah law, Muslims are permitted to marry once they reach sexual maturity. This has led to a widespread practice of forced child marriage in Indonesia. In September 2019, the Indonesian parliament passed a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage for women from 16 years to 19 years. Financial burden of divorce Forced marriage was cited as a ground for divorce in *** cases in 2022. The second-most commonly cited grounds for divorce, however, were financial problems and difficulties. Unfortunately, for many women, the financial difficulties would not end with divorce – in fact, it may just be the beginning. Men are typically the primary breadwinner in Indonesia, leaving many women financially dependent on their husbands. As of 2021, only half of Indonesian women had an account in a financial institution. Meanwhile, custody of the children is usually awarded to the woman after a divorce. This leaves many Indonesian women without financial support, and the additional burden of having children to raise alone. Despite the decreasing stigma of divorce, many women might still choose to stay in a bad marriage to avoid being put in a financially precarious situation.

The Hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is considered among the world’s largest human gatherings, with over **** million pilgrims in 2025. The Saudi government restricted Hajj to residents in Saudi Arabia only during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The number of Hajj pilgrims dropped to about **** thousand in 2021. Like other religious pilgrimages, Hajj is considered an annual rite of passage to renew one's moral and spiritual connection. Approximately a quarter of the human population identify themselves as Muslims. According to their faith of Islam, it is one of their five religious duties to perform the Hajj at least once in their lifetime. Who are the pilgrims? According to Islamic tradition, any Muslim who has reached maturity is due to perform the Hajj. During the last Hajj season before the COVID-19 pandemic, about two thirds of the pilgrims to Mecca came from outside of the Saudi Arabian Kingdom. The government of Saudi Arabia issues each years’ Hajj visas on a country quota system, based on the size of the Muslim population .     Financial aspects   One main condition for a mature Muslim to qualify to perform the Hajj is to be free of debt and other financial and social obligations. Many Muslims around the world spend a significant amount of their life-savings to be able to make this spiritual journey. As an example, the cost of performing Hajj for a Malaysian Muslim was calculated at about ***** thousand Malaysian ringgits. For first time Hajj pilgrims, the Malaysian government subsidizes more than half of that amount. Some Muslims who can’t afford the financial or physical challenges of the Hajj sometimes perform the smaller Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca called Umrah, which can be attempted all year round.