Nearly half of the world's migrant population identifies as Christian

In the vast tapestry of global migration, the distribution of religious affiliations among migrants presents an interesting picture. According to recent data, Christians, who make up approximately 30% of the global population, are almost half of the world's migrants.

Most Christian migrants reside in Europe (37%) and North America (30%), with only 4% living in the Middle East and North Africa. Contrastingly, Latin America is the region where most migrants identify as Christians, with a staggering 83% of the migrant population.

Europe, specifically, has seen a significant increase in the number of international migrants over the past three decades. The migrant population in Europe has risen by 74%, increasing from 7% to 12% of Europe's total population. This surge has resulted in a Christian migrant population of 130.9 million in 2020, representing an 80% increase from 1990's 72.7 million.

The United Kingdom, France, and Spain host a significant number of migrants in Europe, with the UK hosting 9.4 million, France 8.5 million, and Spain 6.8 million. Germany, however, takes the lead as the European country hosting the most migrants, with a population of 15.8 million. Russia follows closely, hosting 11.6 million migrants, making it the second European country with the most migrants.

The global migrant population is over 280 million and has grown by 83% in the last three decades. This growth has led to a diverse religious landscape among migrants. In Europe, 56% of migrants define themselves as Christians, 20% are religiously unaffiliated, and 18% are Muslim.

It's worth noting that the non-religious are underrepresented among migrants, with a report by Pew Research Center stating that 47% of migrants are Christians, 29% are Muslim, and 13% do not identify with a specific religion.

Migrants often move to escape religious persecution or to live among people who share their religious beliefs. This trend is evident in the high representation of Muslims and Jews among migrant communities.

Venezuela, with its political and economic instability, has the highest number of citizens leaving, with 4.5 million living outside the country. The underrepresented group of non-religious migrants worldwide is Ukrainians, notably due to demographic factors such as a higher proportion of adult women among Ukrainian refugees compared to other migrant groups.

The top three destination countries for migrants are the U.S., Germany, and Russia, with Christians and religiously unaffiliated migrants sharing these top three. This data underscores the complexity and diversity of global migration patterns, reflecting a world in constant movement and transformation.