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Study Guide: Global Buddhist Population Statistics

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Global Buddhist Population Statistics Study Guide

Global Buddhist Demographics

As of 2020, Buddhism is practiced by approximately 320 million people worldwide, representing about 4.1% of the global population.

Answer: True

Explanation: Data from 2020 indicates that approximately 320 million individuals worldwide adhere to Buddhism, constituting roughly 4.1% of the global population. This figure highlights Buddhism's significant global presence, positioning it as a major world religion, albeit practiced by a minority of the total world population.

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The total estimated Buddhist population worldwide in 2010 was approximately 487 million, representing about 7.1% of the global population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data estimates the global Buddhist population at approximately 487 million individuals, which constituted about 7.1% of the world's population at that time.

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As of 2010, 94.5% of the world's Buddhist population resided in the ten countries with the largest Buddhist populations.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that 94.5% of the global Buddhist population was concentrated in the ten countries with the largest Buddhist populations.

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According to 2020 estimates, approximately how many people worldwide practice Buddhism, and what percentage do they represent of the global population?

Answer: Approximately 320 million people, representing 4.1% of the global population.

Explanation: Based on 2020 estimates, approximately 320 million individuals worldwide practice Buddhism, which constitutes about 4.1% of the global population. This figure reflects the most recent available data on the global distribution of the religion.

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What was the total estimated Buddhist population worldwide in 2010, according to the Pew Research Center data?

Answer: 487,540,000

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data estimated the total worldwide Buddhist population to be 487,540,000.

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The data indicates that the vast majority of the world's Buddhist population, approximately 94.5% as of 2010, resided in which group of countries?

Answer: The ten countries with the largest Buddhist populations.

Explanation: As of 2010, the data indicates that approximately 94.5% of the world's Buddhist population resided in the ten countries with the largest Buddhist populations.

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Regional Buddhist Distribution

The United States had an estimated Buddhist population of 3,570,000 in 2010.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data estimates the Buddhist population in the United States at 3,570,000 individuals.

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Canada's 2011 census indicated that 1.1% of its population identified as Buddhist.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2011 Canadian census data indicates that 1.1% of the population identified as Buddhist.

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In 2010, the Asia-Pacific region held approximately 98.7% of the world's Buddhist population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate according to the provided data. In 2010, the Asia-Pacific region held approximately 98.7% of the world's Buddhist population, underscoring its geographical concentration.

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In 2010, Europe had a larger estimated Buddhist population in absolute numbers compared to North America.

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. In 2010, North America had an estimated 3.86 million Buddhists, while Europe had an estimated 1.33 million Buddhists. Therefore, North America had a larger absolute number.

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The Latin America-Caribbean region had the lowest estimated percentage of Buddhists in 2010, reported as less than 0.1%.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 regional data indicates that the Latin America-Caribbean region had the lowest estimated percentage of Buddhists, reported as less than 0.1%.

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According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, what was the estimated number of Buddhists in the United States?

Answer: 3,570,000

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data estimates the Buddhist population in the United States at 3,570,000.

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Based on the 2011 census data, what percentage of Canada's population identified as Buddhist?

Answer: 1.1%

Explanation: The 2011 Canadian census data indicates that 1.1% of Canada's population identified as Buddhist.

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In 2010, what percentage of the Asia-Pacific region's total population was estimated to be Buddhist?

Answer: 11.9%

Explanation: In 2010, the Asia-Pacific region had an estimated 11.9% of its total population identifying as Buddhist.

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How did the estimated absolute number of Buddhists in North America compare to Europe in 2010?

Answer: North America had more Buddhists (3.86M) than Europe (1.33M).

Explanation: In 2010, North America had an estimated 3.86 million Buddhists, while Europe had an estimated 1.33 million. Therefore, North America had a larger absolute number.

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Which region had the lowest estimated percentage of Buddhists in 2010, reported as less than 0.1%?

Answer: Latin America-Caribbean

Explanation: The Latin America-Caribbean region had the lowest estimated percentage of Buddhists in 2010, reported as less than 0.1%.

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National Buddhist Statistics (Major Countries)

Buddhism is recognized as the state religion in Cambodia, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. Buddhism holds the status of state religion in Cambodia, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, reflecting its profound cultural and historical significance in these nations.

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According to 2010 Pew Research Center data, Cambodia had the highest percentage of Buddhists, with 96.9% of its population identifying as such.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data confirms that Cambodia recorded the highest percentage of Buddhists among surveyed nations, with 96.9% of its population identifying with the faith.

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In 2010, China was estimated to have the largest absolute number of Buddhists worldwide, exceeding 244 million people.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that China had the largest absolute number of Buddhists globally, with estimates exceeding 244 million individuals.

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Based on 2010 Pew Research Center data, 36.2% of Japan's population was Buddhist.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that 36.2% of Japan's population identified as Buddhist, representing a significant portion of the country's demographic.

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According to 2010 Pew data, Thailand had approximately 94.5% of its population identifying as Buddhist.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that approximately 94.5% of Thailand's population identified as Buddhist, underscoring Buddhism's dominant role in the nation.

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Over 50% of the world's Buddhist population resided in China according to the 2010 Pew Research Center data.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that 50.1% of the global Buddhist population resided in China, highlighting the country's substantial demographic weight within the Buddhist community.

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According to 2010 Pew data, Sri Lanka had a significantly lower percentage of Buddhists in its population compared to Nepal.

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. The 2010 Pew Research Center data shows Sri Lanka with 69.3% Buddhists, while Nepal had 10.3%. Therefore, Sri Lanka had a significantly higher percentage, not lower.

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Myanmar had a Buddhist population percentage of approximately 87.9% according to 2010 Pew data.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that approximately 87.9% of Myanmar's population identified as Buddhist.

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In 2013, Cambodia reported that 97.9% of its population identified as Buddhist, according to the "Other data" table.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The "Other data" table indicates that in 2013, Cambodia reported 97.9% of its population as Buddhist.

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Studies estimate China's Buddhist population in 2023 to be around 42 million, representing 4% of its population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. Studies cited in the "Other data" table estimate China's Buddhist population in 2023 to be approximately 42 million, constituting 4% of its population.

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In 2018, Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs reported that 67.0% of its population was Buddhist.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2018 data from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs indicates that 67.0% of the population identified as Buddhist.

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The 2014 Myanmar national census indicated that Buddhists constituted a small minority, less than 10%, of the country's population.

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. The 2014 Myanmar national census data indicates that Buddhists constituted a significant majority, approximately 89.8%, not a small minority, of the country's population.

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According to the provided data, the percentage of Buddhists in Thailand was higher in 2018 (93.5%) than in 2015 (94.5%).

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. The provided data indicates that the percentage of Buddhists in Thailand was 94.5% in 2015 and 93.5% in 2018, meaning the percentage was higher in 2015.

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India's 2011 national census reported a Buddhist population of over 8 million, constituting 0.7% of its total population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. India's 2011 national census reported a Buddhist population of 8,442,972, which constituted 0.7% of its total population.

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In 2006, Taiwan had an estimated Buddhist population of approximately 8 million, representing about 35% of its population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. In 2006, Taiwan had an estimated 8,050,000 Buddhists, which represented approximately 35% of its population.

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The "Other data" table suggests that Buddhism is followed by up to 66.7% of Vietnam's population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The "Other data" table suggests that Buddhism is followed by up to 66.7% of Vietnam's population.

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Which of the following countries is NOT listed as having Buddhism as its state religion?

Answer: Thailand

Explanation: While Cambodia, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are listed as having Buddhism as their state religion, Thailand is not explicitly mentioned in this context within the provided data, although it has a very high percentage of Buddhists.

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According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, which country had the highest percentage of its population identifying as Buddhist?

Answer: Cambodia (96.9%)

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data identifies Cambodia as the country with the highest percentage of Buddhists, at 96.9% of its population.

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What was the estimated number of Buddhists in China according to the 2010 Pew Research Center data?

Answer: 244,130,000

Explanation: According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, the estimated number of Buddhists in China was 244,130,000.

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Based on the 2010 Pew Research Center data, what percentage of Japan's population was Buddhist?

Answer: 36.2%

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that 36.2% of Japan's population identified as Buddhist.

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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the 2010 Pew Research Center data regarding Thailand's Buddhist population?

Answer: Approximately 64.4 million people, representing 94.5% of the population.

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that Thailand had approximately 64.4 million Buddhists, representing 94.5% of its total population.

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According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, what proportion of the world's Buddhist population resided in China?

Answer: 50.1%

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that 50.1% of the world's Buddhist population resided in China.

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How did the percentage of Buddhists in Sri Lanka compare to Nepal in 2010, based on Pew Research Center data?

Answer: Sri Lanka (69.3%) had a higher percentage than Nepal (10.3%).

Explanation: Based on 2010 Pew Research Center data, Sri Lanka had 69.3% Buddhists, while Nepal had 10.3%. Thus, Sri Lanka had a significantly higher percentage.

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Which Southeast Asian country had a Buddhist population percentage of approximately 87.9% in 2010, according to Pew Research Center data?

Answer: Myanmar (87.9%)

Explanation: According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, Myanmar had a Buddhist population percentage of approximately 87.9%.

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According to the "Other data" table, what percentage of Cambodia's population identified as Buddhist in 2013?

Answer: 97.9%

Explanation: The "Other data" table indicates that in 2013, 97.9% of Cambodia's population identified as Buddhist.

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Studies cited in the "Other data" table estimate China's Buddhist population in 2023 to be approximately what percentage of its total population?

Answer: 4%

Explanation: Studies cited in the "Other data" table estimate that in 2023, China's Buddhist population represented approximately 4% of its total population.

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In 2018, what percentage of Japan's population was Buddhist, according to the Agency for Cultural Affairs data?

Answer: 67.0%

Explanation: According to data from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2018, 67.0% of the population was Buddhist.

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The 2014 Myanmar national census estimated the Buddhist population at approximately what percentage of the country's total population?

Answer: 89.8%

Explanation: The 2014 Myanmar national census estimated the Buddhist population at approximately 89.8% of the country's total population.

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Based on the provided data, which statement accurately compares the Buddhist percentages in Thailand for 2015 and 2018?

Answer: The percentage was 94.5% in 2015 and 93.5% in 2018.

Explanation: The provided data shows that the percentage of Buddhists in Thailand was 94.5% in 2015 and 93.5% in 2018. This indicates a slight decrease over the period.

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India's 2011 national census reported an estimated Buddhist population of 8,442,972. What percentage of India's total population did this represent?

Answer: 0.7%

Explanation: India's 2011 national census reported 8,442,972 Buddhists, which represented 0.7% of its total population.

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In 2006, Taiwan had an estimated Buddhist population of 8,050,000. What percentage of its population did this represent?

Answer: 35.0%

Explanation: In 2006, Taiwan's estimated Buddhist population of 8,050,000 represented approximately 35.0% of its total population.

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The "Other data" table suggests that Buddhism is followed by up to what percentage of Vietnam's population?

Answer: 66.7%

Explanation: The "Other data" table suggests that Buddhism is followed by up to 66.7% of Vietnam's population.

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According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, which country had the second-largest estimated Buddhist population?

Answer: Thailand

Explanation: The 2010 Pew Research Center data indicates that China had the largest Buddhist population, followed by Thailand as the second-largest.

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National Buddhist Statistics (Specific Cases)

Afghanistan was one of the countries listed as having less than 0.1% Buddhist population according to 2010 Pew data.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. The 2010 Pew Research Center data lists Afghanistan among countries with a Buddhist population percentage of less than 0.1%.

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In 2020, Singapore had an estimated 1,257,749 Buddhists, representing 31.1% of its population.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. According to the "Other data" table, Singapore had an estimated 1,257,749 Buddhists in 2020, representing 31.1% of its population.

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Saudi Arabia had an estimated Buddhist population of 1.5% in 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate. According to the "Other data" table, Saudi Arabia had an estimated Buddhist population of 1.5% in 2007.

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Which of these countries was listed as having less than 0.1% Buddhist population according to the 2010 Pew Research Center data?

Answer: Afghanistan

Explanation: According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, Afghanistan was listed as having less than 0.1% Buddhist population.

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According to the "Other data" table, what percentage of Singapore's population was Buddhist in 2020?

Answer: 31.1%

Explanation: The "Other data" table indicates that in 2020, 31.1% of Singapore's population was Buddhist.

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According to the "Other data" table, what percentage of the population in Saudi Arabia was estimated to be Buddhist in 2007?

Answer: 1.5%

Explanation: The "Other data" table estimates that 1.5% of Saudi Arabia's population was Buddhist in 2007.

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In 2010, what percentage of Malaysia's population identified as Buddhist, according to the Pew Research Center data?

Answer: 19.8%

Explanation: According to the 2010 Pew Research Center data, 19.8% of Malaysia's population identified as Buddhist.

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Buddhist Traditions and Branches

The Mahayana branch, followed by approximately 53% of Buddhists, is primarily centered in Southeast Asia.

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. While Mahayana Buddhism is indeed the largest branch, accounting for approximately 53% of global adherents, its primary centers are located in East Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea), not Southeast Asia. Theravada Buddhism is predominantly found in Southeast Asia.

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The Theravada branch is the largest branch of Buddhism, followed by approximately 53% of Buddhists globally.

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. The Mahayana branch is the largest, followed by approximately 53% of Buddhists globally. The Theravada branch is the second-largest, adhered to by about 36% of Buddhists.

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The Navayana branch of Buddhism is described in the text as being scantily followed in India.

Answer: True

Explanation: This statement is accurate according to the provided text. The Navayana branch is noted as being scantily followed in India, suggesting it represents a smaller segment of the Buddhist population compared to other branches.

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Which Buddhist branch is the largest, followed by approximately 53% of Buddhists, and primarily centered in which region?

Answer: Mahayana; East Asia

Explanation: The Mahayana branch is the largest, comprising approximately 53% of the global Buddhist population. Its primary centers of practice and development are located in East Asia, including countries such as China, Japan, and Korea.

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