How Many Mormons Are There? 2025 Statistics

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  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has over 17.5 million global members as of 2024, with significant growth in international regions, especially Africa and parts of Asia.
  • Membership includes all individuals on Church records, but estimates suggest a smaller number of active participants, highlighting a distinction between “members on record” and “active members.”
  • The Church’s historical growth shows a steady increase since its founding in 1830, though recent years have seen moderated growth rates of around 1.5% per year.
  • A large missionary program plays a crucial role in attracting new converts, with over 308,000 baptisms reported in 2024, although retention of converts remains a challenge.

Understanding Our Neighbors: A Global Look at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints This article is designed for Christian readers seeking a clear and factual understanding of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day a faith group whose members are often referred to as Mormons. We will look at their worldwide numbers, how they have grown over time, where their members live, and how they share their beliefs with others. To help put these statistics in context, we…

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