The World Christian Database estimated a total of 637,856,000 Protestants and 426,370,000 Independents (mostly non-denominational Pentecostals who do not self-identify as Protestants), in early 2026. Earlier estimates of Protestants worldwide are between 800 and 900 million, among approximately 2.3 billion Christians.
The World Christian Database estimated a total of 637,856,000 Protestants and 426,370,000 Independents (mostly non-denominational Pentecostals who do not self-identify as Protestants), in early 2026. Earlier estimates of Protestants worldwide are between 800 and 900 million, among approximately 2.3 billion Christians.
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