Research
Research by MyCross into world religion trends explores how faith communities evolve, grow, and adapt in today’s global society. Covering shifting demographics, interfaith dynamics, and the influence of culture, politics, and technology, this category provides in-depth insights supported by studies and data.
Countries Are Turning Away from Religion
Globally, the percentage of people identifying as religious dropped from 68% in 2005 to 56% by the end of last year. To understand which countries are swearing off religion the most, MyCross analyz...
The 10 Most Visited Religious Sites in the U.S.
In the United States, the religious tourism market generated $34.4 billion, with projections reaching $79.6 billion by 2030. A study by MyCross analyzed the popularity of the most visited religious...
Top 10 Most Instagrammed Religious Landmarks
Around 450M people visit religious sites globally each year, as sacred landmarks remain essential stops on every tourist itinerary. A new study by MyCross analyzed Instagram hashtag data to identif...
America’s Most Christian Cities Revealed in New Study
A recent study by MyCross has identified the U.S. cities with the highest levels of religious engagement, focusing on key indicators such as the percentage of people identifying as Ch...
The 10 Most Diverse Countries in Europe
In 2024, Eurostat reported that 31% of Europeans use a foreign language daily, highlighting growing linguistic diversity across the continent. To determine the most diverse countries in Euro...
These Countries Give the Most Money to Churches Through Taxes
A recent study by MyCross ranked 10 countries based on total annual tax contributions made to churches. Key metrics included church tax rate, average taxable income, and number of self-ident...
Where to Travel When You’re Ready to Log Off and Reset - Ranked
To identify the best countries for reconnecting with inner selves and leading a slower-paced lifestyle, MyCross analyzed around 40 countries with lower digital saturation. Metrics included w...
The Most Popular Religious Tourism Destinations Revealed
A recent study by MyCross identified the most popular destinations for religious tourists by analyzing five key metrics: annual visitors, number of religious sites, online search volu...