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Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand. It is practised by between roughly 90 [2] and 94% [3] of the total population and is deeply influenced by Hinduism. The Thai Constitution does not indicate any state religion, but promotes Buddhism, while guaranteeing religious freedom for all Thai citizens.
A 1974 ethnolinguistic map of Thailand, showing Khmers (in green) near the Cambodian border and Malays (in purple) near the Malaysian border. In its 1970 and 2000 censuses, Thailand collected nationality data by province, whereas in its 1990 and 2000 census, Thailand collected both religion and language data by province. In both 1970 and 2000 ...
The country has an area of 198,000 square miles (510,000 km 2) and population of 70 million.According to the government's National Statistics Office, approximately 94.8 percent of the population is Buddhist and 4.5 percent is Muslim; [5] however, non-governmental organizations, academics, and religious groups estimated that approximately 85 to 90 percent of the population is Theravada Buddhist ...
[1] [2] Figures as high as 5% of Thailand's population have also been mentioned. [3] [4] [5] A 2023 Pew Research Center survey gave 7%. [6] Thai Muslims are the largest religious minority in the country. [7] As of 2024, there are approximately 7.5 million Thai Muslims in the Kingdom or about 12% of the total 62.5 million Thai populations. [8]
Thai religious leaders (4 C, 1 P) R. Religious buildings and structures in Thailand (7 C) Religious organizations based in Thailand (8 C, 5 P)
The list of religious populations article provides a comprehensive overview of the distribution and size of religious groups around the world. This article aims to present statistical information on the number of adherents to various religions, including major faiths such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others, as well as smaller religious communities.
Asia is the largest and most populous continent and the birthplace of many religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, Korean shamanism, and Zoroastrianism. All major religious traditions are practiced in the region and new forms are constantly emerging.
Thailand allows freedom of religion unless it threatens the security of the state. The government recognizes Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Christianity, providing subsidies and tax benefits to these groups. [67] The country is predominantly Buddhist (94.6%), followed by Muslims (4.3%), Christians (1%), and followers of other religions ...