Religious Landscape Comparison: North America vs. South America
Christianity dominates both continents, but the denominational mix differs sharply.
Christianity
- North America: Diverse – Protestantism (~49%), Catholicism (~20%), Eastern Orthodoxy (~0.5%).
- South America: Overwhelmingly Catholic (~63%), with growing Protestantism (~23%).
Other Religions
| Religion | North America | South America |
|---|
| Judaism | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Islam | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Hinduism | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Immigration patterns and colonial history drive these differences.