What's the main religion in Sweden?

After Christianity, Islam is the largest religion in Sweden, with about 100,000 active practitioners at the turn of the 21st century, although the number of Swedes of Muslim heritage was nearly three times that number.
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What are the top 2 religions in Sweden?

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden (55.2%)
  • Other Protestants (3.3%)
  • Eastern Orthodox (1.5%)
  • Catholic Church (1.2%)
  • Other Christian (0.2%)
  • Islam (2.3%)
  • Other religions (0.3%)
  • Unaffiliated (36.0%)
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Do Swedes believe in Jesus?

Only 15 percent of members of the Church of Sweden say they believe in Jesus, and an equal number claim to be atheists according to the results of a recent survey.
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Which country is the least religious?

China tops the list of the world's least religious nations by far; it's followed by countries in Europe — about three fourth of all Swedish and Czech also said that they were either atheists or not religious.
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What is Germany's religion?

Christianity is the dominant religion in Germany while Islam is the biggest minority religion. There are a number more faiths, however, that together account for the religions of around 3-4% of the population. Further religions practiced in Germany include: Judaism.
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Is Sweden A Religious Country ( An American's Perspective)



Which country is most atheist?

Relative to its own populations, Zuckerman ranks the top 5 countries with the highest possible ranges of atheists and agnostics: Sweden (46-85%), Vietnam (81%), Denmark (43-80%), Norway (31-72%), and Japan (64-65%).
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What religion is Switzerland?

Switzerland is a Christian country. Around two-thirds of the population are either Roman Catholic or Protestant (Reformed-Evangelical).
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What religion is in Russia?

The most widespread religion in Russia is Russian Orthodox Christianity. The Orthodox faith is very strict. Upon entering a church, women must cover their hair, while men have to take off any headwear. There are a number of rules on how to behave in church and the service itself also follows a strict order.
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What religion is Austria?

Religious freedom is guaranteed in the Austrian constitution. Since the 2001 Census for Austria, no official data has been collected on religious affiliation to maintain a secular stance. Nonetheless, Christianity, particularly Roman Catholicism, continues to be the predominant religion in Austria.
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What is the main religion in Finland?

As of 2019 about 69% of the population were members of the main national church, the Lutheran Church of Finland, with just over 1% belonging to the second national church, Finland's Orthodox Church. There are also Catholic, Jewish and Islamic congregations as well as numerous smaller religious communities.
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Why is Sweden's birth rate so low?

Explanatory models for the decline in birth rates that demographers have identified in the past are linked either to economic trends and the labour market situation or to family policy, says Gunnar Andersson. This correlation has been particularly strong in Sweden.
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Is it expensive to live in Sweden?

The cost of living in Sweden is quite high, particularly in the capital city of Stockholm, which is by far the most expensive place in the country. In fact, Stockholm ranked 72nd out of 209 cities in the 2021 Mercer Cost of Living survey. This is a big jump from its 2020 ranking of 133rd.
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What percent of Sweden is blonde?

The Percentage Of Swedes Who Have Blonde Hair

The most widely-accepted studies calculate that 54% of Swedes have pure blonde hair. This percentage should be considered in context, as the definition of blonde hair may differ between research programs.
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What religion is Japan?

The Japanese religious tradition is made up of several major components, including Shinto, Japan's earliest religion, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Christianity has been only a minor movement in Japan.
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Are there homeless in Sweden?

Homelessness in Sweden affects some 34,000 people.
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Is it better to live in America or Sweden?

Sweden offers a slightly better overall quality of life than the US, even more so for the working class and below. Meanwhile, the US can offer a more luxurious lifestyle if you are in the higher-income brackets.
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Is healthcare free in Sweden?

Healthcare in Sweden is not free, but it is also not expensive. In fact, when compared with other European countries, Swedish healthcare costs are quite reasonable. Visits for basic healthcare typically cost between 110 to 220 SEK (10–20 USD) depending on your county.
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Is Sweden overpopulated?

Sweden is a sparsely populated country; on average there are only 23 people per square kilometre (compared with about 125 in Denmark and 48 worldwide). About half of Sweden 's land area is covered with forest.
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Which country has zero population?

Sweden faces zero population growth.
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How many kids do Swedish people have?

The average Swedish woman has 1.7 children.
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What is the main religion of Denmark?

Religion and identity. In Denmark, 75 % of the population are registered members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. But less than a fifth of Danes see themselves as “very religious.” Christianity has shaped Denmark's culture, and the Danish countryside remains dotted with traditional churches.
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How religious is the Netherlands?

In 2019, 20 percent of the Dutch population belonged to the Catholic Church, 15 percent were Protestant, 5 percent Muslim and 6 percent belonged to another religious group. Religious involvement has continued to decline in recent years.
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