Government restrictions involving religion increase in Americas in 2016, but still lower than other regions | Pew Research Center

June 19, 2018

Global Uptick in Government Restrictions on Religion in 2016

Government restrictions involving religion increase in Americas in 2016, but still lower than other regions

Government restrictions involving religion increase in Americas in 2016, but still lower than other regions

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Government restrictions involving religion increase in Americas in 2016, but still lower than other regions

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Global Uptick in Government Restrictions on Religion in 2016
Number of countries with high or very high levels of government restrictions on religion continues to climb, while overall social hostilities dip in 2016
Muslims in Europe were primary target of nationalist political parties or politicians
Religious groups targeted by nationalists in Europe
Government restrictions involving religion increase in Americas in 2016, but still lower than other regions
Social hostilities involving religion still relatively high in Middle East despite decline in 2016