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Buddhism's Recent Decline in East Asia

Buddhism is the only major religion whose global population shrank between 2010 and 2020. Learn why it declined in East Asia, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

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A new study analyses the reasons for the decline through qualitative interviews in Tokyo and Seoul. In addition to the demographic decline, it weighs the erosion of faith between generations, the "pressions of modern life," the decrease of religious practices and negative opinions on religion. However, many claim to maintain a cultural link with Buddhism and still feel attracted to its teachings.

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Pew Research Center broke the news in on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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