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The University Library provides trial access to the World Religion Database until 31 January 2024. This database contains data on 18 major religious categories, including atheists and agnostics.

The World Religion Database (WRD) contains detailed statistics on religious affiliation for every country of the world. It includes source material, such as censuses and surveys. 

It provides the best estimates for each of the religions as well as major traditions for Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Buddhists, in every country in the world (234) for the period 1900 to 2050.

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