Religion in South Korea

February 9, 2021 · updated December 18, 2023

Fast Facts on South Korea
Population 51,715,162 2021
Religions (%) Protestant 19.7%, Buddhist 15.5%, Catholic 7.9%, none 56.9%
note: many people also carry on at least some Confucian traditions and practices
Unaffiliated 23,250,000 2020
Christianity 15,000,000 2020
Buddhism 10,950,000 2020
Indigenous/Folk Religions 410,000 2020
Islam 150,000 2020
Other Religions 110,000 2020
Hinduism 20,000 2020
None 56.9%