Source: World Christian Database, Status of Global Christianity, 2023
47,000 And Growing
According to the Center for Study of Global Christianity, in mid-2023 there are 47,300 Christian denominations/rites. By 2025, it is predicted that there will be 49,000; and in 2050, 64,000. The percentage growth of denominations is higher or equal to the percentage of growth of the Christian population and growth of congregations since 1900. Globally the largest Protestant/Independent congregations, and fastest growing mega-denominations, are located in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Largest Independent Denominations
Source: World Christian Database, Accessed July 2023, M = Million
Largest Protestant Denominations
Source: World Christian Database, Accessed July 2023, M = Million
Change In Large Denominations
Fastest Growth and Decline, 2000-2015
Source: World Christian Database, Accessed July 2023; Protestant Churches with 1M Membership or more
