Global Catholic Demographics 2026

Global Roman Catholic Demographics (2026 Estimate)

Top 15 nations by total Catholic population based on current growth trajectories and demographic projections.

Rank	Country	Total Catholic Population	% of National Population
1	Brazil	128,420,000	60.2%
2	Mexico	112,850,000	82.7%
3	Philippines	99,140,000	81.1%
4	United States	72,500,000	21.4%
5	Italy	48,220,000	78.5%
6	DR Congo	45,100,000	44.8%
7	Colombia	37,650,000	71.3%
8	Poland	32,300,000	86.9%
9	France	31,200,000	46.5%
10	Spain	30,720,000	65.1%
11	Argentina	29,400,000	63.8%
12	Peru	25,120,000	73.5%
13	Nigeria	24,600,000	10.6%
14	Venezuela	21,100,000	70.2%
15	Angola	19,850,000	55.4%

Roman Catholics Around the World