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The self-reported membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) as of December 31, 2023, was 17,255,394. [1]
The LDS Church defines membership as: [2]
The records of the LDS Church show membership growth every decade since its beginning in the 1830s, although that has slowed significantly. Following initial growth rates that averaged 10% to 25% per year in the 1830s through 1850s, it grew at about 4% per year through the last four decades of the 19th century. After a steady slowing of growth in the first four decades of the 20th century to a rate of about 2% per year in the 1930s (the Great Depression years), growth boomed to an average of 6% per year for the decade around 1960, staying around 4% to 5% through 1990. After 1990, average annual growth again slowed steadily to a rate around 2.2% for the ten years ending 2015, approximately double the average world population growth rate of 1.1% for the same period. The growth rate has not been greater than 3% per year in the 21st century and has decelerated steadily since 2012. The rate has not been above 2% since 2013. In May 2019, however, Phil Zuckerman, Ph.D., of Psychology Today expressed skepticism of how the LDS Church reports robust growth in membership, noting that while church membership was reported to be rising, separate analysis conducted by journalist Jana Riess argued that US retention, religious participation, and belief have been decelerating since 2007. [3]
Riess made a US study in her book The Next Mormons. [3] [4] Book reviewer Stephen Cranney stated in his review of The Next Mormons that the book "fill[s] the need for a large, representative Latter-day Saint sample." [4] Cranney also stated that "Media outlets and others will occasionally perform one-off surveys that gather Latter-day Saint responses to specific (often political) issues, but generally social scientists, the media, and the public are flying in the dark when it comes to finding representative numbers about Latter-day Saint attitudes and beliefs. Furthermore, the few surveys that do have large numbers of Latter-day Saints (such as the American Religious Identification Survey or the Pew Religious Landscape Surveys) are generic religion surveys, so questions do not reflect concerns, language, or concepts specific to Latter-day Saints." [4]
The church maintains a membership record for every person who meets the church's membership criteria and has it recorded, so verification of the exact number who belong to the church is readily obtainable by church leaders.[ citation needed ]
World population numbers as of April 7, 2024. [5]
| Year | LDS Church growth rate | World growth rate | Growth rate difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5.35% | 1.70% | 3.65% |
| 1981 | 6.05% | 1.75% | 4.30% |
| 1982 | 4.92% | 1.76% | 3.16% |
| 1983 | 3.66% | 1.70% | 1.96% |
| 1984 | 5.41% | 1.69% | 3.72% |
| 1985 | 4.94% | 1.71% | 3.23% |
| 1986 | 4.18% | 1.74% | 2.44% |
| 1987 | 3.69% | 1.72% | 1.97% |
| 1988 | 5.11% | 1.69% | 3.42% |
| 1989 | 8.74% | 1.68% | 7.06% |
| 1990 | 6.19% | 1.57% | 4.62% |
| 1991 | 4.23% | 1.55% | 2.68% |
| 1992 | 3.88% | 1.50% | 2.38% |
| 1993 | 3.39% | 1.45% | 1.94% |
| 1994 | 3.86% | 1.44% | 2.42% |
| 1995 | 3.48% | 1.41% | 2.07% |
| 1996 | 3.79% | 1.38% | 2.41% |
| 1997 | 3.91% | 1.34% | 2.57% |
| 1998 | 2.80% | 1.31% | 1.49% |
| 1999 | 3.85% | 1.28% | 2.57% |
| 2000 | 2.94% | 1.26% | 1.68% |
| 2001 | 2.94% | 1.23% | 1.71% |
| 2002 | 2.87% | 1.21% | 1.66% |
| 2003 | 2.25% | 1.21% | 1.04% |
| 2004 | 2.42% | 1.20% | 1.22% |
| 2005 | 2.32% | 1.19% | 1.13% |
| 2006 | 2.45% | 1.18% | 1.27% |
| 2007 | 2.52% | 1.18% | 1.34% |
| 2008 | 2.38% | 1.17% | 1.21% |
| 2009 | 2.34% | 1.15% | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 2.22% | 1.13% | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 2.19% | 1.11% | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 2.31% | 1.11% | 1.20% |
| 2013 | 2.03% | 1.09% | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 1.92% | 1.08% | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 1.70% | 1.19% [6] | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 1.59% | 1.14% [6] | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 1.47% | 1.12% | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 1.21% | 1.09% | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 1.54% | 1.08% | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 0.60% | 0.98% [7] | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 0.85% | 0.87% | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 1.17% | 0.83% | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 1.49% | 0.88% [8] | 0.61% |
Membership numbers from 1830-2011 come from the 2013 Church Almanac. [9]
| Year | Membership | Number change | Percentage growth | Average % growth (starting 1860 on) | 7-Year Average (3 years either side) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1829 | 6 | 6 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| 1830 | 280 | 274 | 4566.67% | N/A | N/A |
| 1831 | 680 | 400 | 142.86% | N/A | N/A |
| 1832 | 2,661 | 1,981 | 291.32% | N/A | N/A |
| 1833 | 3,140 | 479 | 18.00% | N/A | N/A |
| 1834 | 4,372 | 1,232 | 39.24% | N/A | N/A |
| 1835 | 8,835 | 4,463 | 102.08% | N/A | N/A |
| 1836 | 13,293 | 4,458 | 50.46% | N/A | N/A |
| 1837 | 16,282 | 2,989 | 22.49% | N/A | N/A |
| 1838 | 17,881 | 1,599 | 9.82% | N/A | N/A |
| 1839 | 16,460 | -1,421 | -7.95% | N/A | N/A |
| 1840 | 16,865 | 405 | 2.46% | N/A | N/A |
| 1841 | 19,856 | 2,991 | 17.73% | N/A | N/A |
| 1842 | 23,564 | 3,708 | 18.67% | N/A | N/A |
| 1843 | 25,980 | 2,416 | 10.25% | N/A | N/A |
| 1844 | 26,146 | 166 | 0.64% | N/A | N/A |
| 1845 | 30,332 | 4,186 | 16.01% | N/A | N/A |
| 1846 | 33,993 | 3,661 | 12.07% | N/A | N/A |
| 1847 | 34,694 | 701 | 2.06% | N/A | N/A |
| 1848 | 40,477 | 5,783 | 16.67% | N/A | N/A |
| 1849 | 48,160 | 7,683 | 18.98% | N/A | N/A |
| 1850 | 51,839 | 3,679 | 7.64% | N/A | N/A |
| 1851 | 52,165 | 326 | 0.63% | N/A | N/A |
| 1852 | 52,640 | 475 | 0.91% | N/A | N/A |
| 1853 | 64,154 | 11,514 | 21.87% | N/A | N/A |
| 1854 | 68,429 | 4,275 | 6.66% | N/A | N/A |
| 1855 | 63,974 | -4,455 | -6.51% | N/A | N/A |
| 1856 | 63,881 | -93 | -0.15% | N/A | N/A |
| 1857 | 55,236 | -8,645 | -13.53% | N/A | N/A |
| 1858 | 55,755 | 519 | 0.94% | N/A | N/A |
| 1859 | 57,038 | 1,283 | 2.30% | N/A | N/A |
| 1860 | 61,082 | 4,044 | 7.09% | 7.09% | 1.92% |
| 1861 | 66,211 | 5,129 | 8.40% | 7.75% | 4.36% |
| 1862 | 68,780 | 2,569 | 3.88% | 6.46% | 4.70% |
| 1863 | 71,770 | 2,990 | 4.35% | 5.93% | 4.57% |
| 1864 | 74,348 | 2,578 | 3.59% | 5.46% | 4.16% |
| 1865 | 76,771 | 2,423 | 3.26% | 5.10% | 3.57% |
| 1866 | 77,884 | 1,113 | 1.45% | 4.57% | 3.66% |
| 1867 | 81,124 | 3,240 | 4.16% | 4.52% | 3.31% |
| 1868 | 84,622 | 3,498 | 4.31% | 4.50% | 3.67% |
| 1869 | 88,432 | 3,810 | 4.50% | 4.50% | 3.58% |
| 1870 | 90,130 | 1,698 | 1.92% | 4.26% | 3.87% |
| 1871 | 95,596 | 5,466 | 6.06% | 4.41% | 3.61% |
| 1872 | 98,152 | 2,556 | 2.67% | 4.28% | 3.44% |
| 1873 | 101,538 | 3,386 | 3.45% | 4.22% | 3.32% |
| 1874 | 103,916 | 2,378 | 2.34% | 4.10% | 3.56% |
| 1875 | 107,167 | 3,251 | 3.13% | 4.04% | 3.93% |
| 1876 | 111,111 | 3,944 | 3.68% | 4.01% | 3.93% |
| 1877 | 115,065 | 3,954 | 3.56% | 3.99% | 4.02% |
| 1878 | 125,046 | 9,981 | 8.67% | 4.24% | 4.44% |
| 1879 | 128,386 | 3,340 | 2.67% | 4.16% | 4.49% |
| 1880 | 133,628 | 5,242 | 4.08% | 4.15% | 4.55% |
| 1881 | 140,733 | 7,105 | 5.32% | 4.21% | 4.67% |
| 1882 | 145,604 | 4,871 | 3.46% | 4.17% | 3.96% |
| 1883 | 151,593 | 5,989 | 4.11% | 4.17% | 3.80% |
| 1884 | 158,242 | 6,649 | 4.39% | 4.18% | 3.77% |
| 1885 | 164,130 | 5,888 | 3.72% | 4.16% | 3.61% |
| 1886 | 166,653 | 2,523 | 1.54% | 4.07% | 3.34% |
| 1887 | 173,029 | 6,376 | 3.83% | 4.06% | 3.15% |
| 1888 | 180,294 | 7,265 | 4.20% | 4.06% | 3.07% |
| 1889 | 183,144 | 2,850 | 1.58% | 3.98% | 2.94% |
| 1890 | 188,263 | 5,119 | 2.80% | 3.94% | 3.68% |
| 1891 | 195,445 | 7,182 | 3.81% | 3.94% | 3.66% |
| 1892 | 200,961 | 5,516 | 2.82% | 3.90% | 3.62% |
| 1893 | 214,534 | 13,573 | 6.75% | 3.99% | 4.03% |
| 1894 | 222,369 | 7,835 | 3.65% | 3.98% | 4.48% |
| 1895 | 231,116 | 8,747 | 3.93% | 3.98% | 4.58% |
| 1896 | 241,427 | 10,311 | 4.46% | 3.99% | 4.41% |
| 1897 | 255,736 | 14,309 | 5.93% | 4.04% | 4.08% |
| 1898 | 267,251 | 11,515 | 4.50% | 4.05% | 4.02% |
| 1899 | 271,681 | 4,430 | 1.66% | 3.99% | 3.76% |
| 1900 | 283,765 | 12,084 | 4.45% | 4.00% | 3.40% |
| 1901 | 292,931 | 9,166 | 3.23% | 3.98% | 3.46% |
| 1902 | 299,105 | 6,174 | 2.11% | 3.94% | 3.16% |
| 1903 | 304,901 | 5,796 | 1.94% | 3.90% | 3.48% |
| 1904 | 324,289 | 19,388 | 6.36% | 3.95% | 3.38% |
| 1905 | 332,048 | 7,759 | 2.39% | 3.92% | 3.46% |
| 1906 | 345,014 | 12,966 | 3.90% | 3.92% | 3.38% |
| 1907 | 357,913 | 12,899 | 3.74% | 3.91% | 3.91% |
| 1908 | 371,472 | 13,559 | 3.79% | 3.91% | 3.32% |
| 1909 | 377,279 | 5,807 | 1.56% | 3.86% | 3.33% |
| 1910 | 398,478 | 21,199 | 5.62% | 3.90% | 3.26% |
| 1911 | 407,291 | 8,813 | 2.21% | 3.87% | 3.49% |
| 1912 | 417,555 | 10,264 | 2.52% | 3.84% | 3.31% |
| 1913 | 431,607 | 14,052 | 3.37% | 3.83% | 3.43% |
| 1914 | 454,718 | 23,111 | 5.35% | 3.86% | 2.94% |
| 1915 | 466,238 | 11,520 | 2.53% | 3.83% | 2.86% |
| 1916 | 477,321 | 11,083 | 2.38% | 3.81% | 2.85% |
| 1917 | 488,038 | 10,717 | 2.25% | 3.78% | 2.87% |
| 1918 | 495,962 | 7,924 | 1.62% | 3.75% | 2.73% |
| 1919 | 507,961 | 11,999 | 2.42% | 3.72% | 2.82% |
| 1920 | 525,987 | 18,026 | 3.55% | 3.72% | 2.72% |
| 1921 | 548,803 | 22,816 | 4.34% | 3.73% | 2.95% |
| 1922 | 566,358 | 17,555 | 3.20% | 3.72% | 3.09% |
| 1923 | 575,896 | 9,538 | 1.68% | 3.69% | 2.98% |
| 1924 | 597,861 | 21,965 | 3.81% | 3.69% | 2.95% |
| 1925 | 613,572 | 15,711 | 2.63% | 3.68% | 2.58% |
| 1926 | 623,909 | 10,337 | 1.68% | 3.65% | 2.29% |
| 1927 | 644,745 | 20,836 | 3.34% | 3.64% | 2.19% |
| 1928 | 655,686 | 10,941 | 1.70% | 3.61% | 2.04% |
| 1929 | 663,652 | 7,966 | 1.21% | 3.58% | 1.98% |
| 1930 | 670,017 | 6,365 | 0.96% | 3.54% | 2.02% |
| 1931 | 688,435 | 18,418 | 2.75% | 3.53% | 1.81% |
| 1932 | 703,949 | 15,514 | 2.25% | 3.51% | 1.87% |
| 1933 | 717,619 | 13,670 | 1.94% | 3.49% | 1.97% |
| 1934 | 730,738 | 13,119 | 1.83% | 3.47% | 1.97% |
| 1935 | 746,384 | 15,646 | 2.14% | 3.45% | 1.89% |
| 1936 | 760,690 | 14,306 | 1.92% | 3.43% | 1.91% |
| 1937 | 767,752 | 7,062 | 0.93% | 3.40% | 2.68% |
| 1938 | 784,764 | 17,012 | 2.22% | 3.39% | 2.91% |
| 1939 | 803,528 | 18,764 | 2.39% | 3.37% | 3.01% |
| 1940 | 862,664 | 59,136 | 7.36% | 3.42% | 3.04% |
| 1941 | 892,080 | 29,416 | 3.41% | 3.42% | 3.17% |
| 1942 | 917,715 | 25,635 | 2.87% | 3.42% | 3.23% |
| 1943 | 937,050 | 19,335 | 2.11% | 3.40% | 3.14% |
| 1944 | 954,004 | 16,954 | 1.81% | 3.38% | 2.37% |
| 1945 | 979,454 | 25,450 | 2.67% | 3.37% | 2.24% |
| 1946 | 996,505 | 17,051 | 1.74% | 3.35% | 2.34% |
| 1947 | 1,016,170 | 19,665 | 1.97% | 3.34% | 2.47% |
| 1948 | 1,041,970 | 25,800 | 2.54% | 3.33% | 2.67% |
| 1949 | 1,078,671 | 36,701 | 3.52% | 3.33% | 2.81% |
| 1950 | 1,111,314 | 32,643 | 3.03% | 3.33% | 3.25% |
| 1951 | 1,147,157 | 35,843 | 3.23% | 3.33% | 3.61% |
| 1952 | 1,189,053 | 41,896 | 3.65% | 3.33% | 3.85% |
| 1953 | 1,246,362 | 57,309 | 4.82% | 3.35% | 3.97% |
| 1954 | 1,302,240 | 55,878 | 4.48% | 3.36% | 4.26% |
| 1955 | 1,357,274 | 55,034 | 4.23% | 3.37% | 4.45% |
| 1956 | 1,416,731 | 59,457 | 4.38% | 3.38% | 4.48% |
| 1957 | 1,488,314 | 71,583 | 5.05% | 3.40% | 4.47% |
| 1958 | 1,555,799 | 67,485 | 4.53% | 3.41% | 4.94% |
| 1959 | 1,616,088 | 60,289 | 3.88% | 3.41% | 5.44% |
| 1960 | 1,693,180 | 77,092 | 4.77% | 3.43% | 5.92% |
| 1961 | 1,823,661 | 130,481 | 7.71% | 3.47% | 5.99% |
| 1962 | 1,965,786 | 142,125 | 7.79% | 3.51% | 6.37% |
| 1963 | 2,117,451 | 151,665 | 7.72% | 3.55% | 6.33% |
| 1964 | 2,234,916 | 117,465 | 5.55% | 3.57% | 6.41% |
| 1965 | 2,395,932 | 161,016 | 7.20% | 3.60% | 5.69% |
| 1966 | 2,480,899 | 84,967 | 3.55% | 3.60% | 5.24% |
| 1967 | 2,614,340 | 133,441 | 5.38% | 3.62% | 4.76% |
| 1968 | 2,684,073 | 69,733 | 2.67% | 3.61% | 4.75% |
| 1969 | 2,807,456 | 123,383 | 4.60% | 3.62% | 4.31% |
| 1970 | 2,930,810 | 123,354 | 4.39% | 3.63% | 4.20% |
| 1971 | 3,090,953 | 160,143 | 5.46% | 3.64% | 3.87% |
| 1972 | 3,218,908 | 127,955 | 4.14% | 3.65% | 4.17% |
| 1973 | 3,306,658 | 87,750 | 2.73% | 3.64% | 4.20% |
| 1974 | 3,409,987 | 103,329 | 3.12% | 3.63% | 4.43% |
| 1975 | 3,572,202 | 162,215 | 4.76% | 3.64% | 4.36% |
| 1976 | 3,742,749 | 170,547 | 4.77% | 3.65% | 4.59% |
| 1977 | 3,969,220 | 226,471 | 6.05% | 3.67% | 4.96% |
| 1978 | 4,166,854 | 197,634 | 4.98% | 3.68% | 5.38% |
| 1979 | 4,404,121 | 237,267 | 5.69% | 3.70% | 5.40% |
| 1980 | 4,639,822 | 235,701 | 5.35% | 3.72% | 5.24% |
| 1981 | 4,920,449 | 280,627 | 6.05% | 3.73% | 5.15% |
| 1982 | 5,162,619 | 242,170 | 4.92% | 3.74% | 5.15% |
| 1983 | 5,351,724 | 189,105 | 3.66% | 3.74% | 4.93% |
| 1984 | 5,641,054 | 289,330 | 5.41% | 3.76% | 4.69% |
| 1985 | 5,919,483 | 278,429 | 4.94% | 3.77% | 4.56% |
| 1986 | 6,166,974 | 247,491 | 4.18% | 3.77% | 5.10% |
| 1987 | 6,394,314 | 227,340 | 3.69% | 3.77% | 5.47% |
| 1988 | 6,721,210 | 326,896 | 5.11% | 3.78% | 5.30% |
| 1989 | 7,308,444 | 587,234 | 8.74% | 3.82% | 5.15% |
| 1990 | 7,761,179 | 452,735 | 6.19% | 3.84% | 5.03% |
| 1991 | 8,089,848 | 328,669 | 4.23% | 3.84% | 5.06% |
| 1992 | 8,404,087 | 314,239 | 3.88% | 3.84% | 4.82% |
| 1993 | 8,689,168 | 285,081 | 3.39% | 3.84% | 4.12% |
| 1994 | 9,024,368 | 335,200 | 3.86% | 3.84% | 3.79% |
| 1995 | 9,338,859 | 314,491 | 3.48% | 3.83% | 3.59% |
| 1996 | 9,692,441 | 353,582 | 3.79% | 3.83% | 3.58% |
| 1997 | 10,071,783 | 379,342 | 3.91% | 3.83% | 3.52% |
| 1998 | 10,354,241 | 282,458 | 2.80% | 3.83% | 3.39% |
| 1999 | 10,752,986 | 398,745 | 3.85% | 3.83% | 3.30% |
| 2000 | 11,068,861 | 315,875 | 2.94% | 3.82% | 3.08% |
| 2001 | 11,394,522 | 325,661 | 2.94% | 3.81% | 2.87% |
| 2002 | 11,721,548 | 327,026 | 2.87% | 3.81% | 2.80% |
| 2003 | 11,985,254 | 263,706 | 2.25% | 3.80% | 2.60% |
| 2004 | 12,275,822 | 290,568 | 2.42% | 3.79% | 2.54% |
| 2005 | 12,560,869 | 285,047 | 2.32% | 3.78% | 2.46% |
| 2006 | 12,868,606 | 307,737 | 2.45% | 3.77% | 2.38% |
| 2007 | 13,193,999 | 325,393 | 2.53% | 3.76% | 2.38% |
| 2008 | 13,508,509 | 314,510 | 2.38% | 3.75% | 2.35% |
| 2009 | 13,824,854 | 316,345 | 2.34% | 3.74% | 2.35% |
| 2010 | 14,131,467 | 306,613 | 2.22% | 3.73% | 2.29% |
| 2011 | 14,441,346 | 309,879 | 2.19% | 3.72% | 2.20% |
| 2012 | 14,782,473 | 341,127 | 2.31% | 3.71% | 2.10% |
| 2013 | 15,082,028 | 299,555 | 2.03% | 3.70% | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 15,372,337 [10] | 290,309 | 1.92% | 3.69% | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 15,634,199 [11] | 261,862 | 1.70% | 3.68% | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 15,882,417 [12] | 248,218 | 1.59% | 3.66% | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 16,118,169 [13] | 235,752 | 1.47% | 3.65% | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 16,313,735 [14] | 195,566 | 1.21% | 3.63% | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 16,565,036 [15] | 251,301 | 1.54% | 3.62% | 1.20% |
| 2020 | 16,663,663 [16] | 98,627 | 0.60% | 3.60% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 16,805,400 [17] | 141,737 | 0.85% | 3.58% | N/A |
| 2022 | 17,002,461 [18] | 197,061 | 1.17% | 3.57% | N/A |
| 2023 | 17,255,394 [19] | 252,933 | 1.49% | 3.55% | N/A |
Below is a chronological list of temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with sortable columns. In the LDS Church, a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord and considered by church members to be the most sacred struct ures on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time, and then each is dedicated as a "House of the Lord," after which only members with a current temple recommend are permitted to enter. Thus, they are not churches or meetinghouses, but rather specialized places of worship. The LDS Church has 350 temples in various phases, which includes 189 dedicated temples, 45 under construction, 7 schedueled for dedication and 108 others announced. Within temples, members of the LDS Church make covenants, receive instructions, and perform rituals and ordinances. Additionally, members consider the temple a place to commune with God, seek God's aid, understand God's will, and receive personal revelation.
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an area is an administrative unit that typically is composed of multiple stakes and missions. These areas are the primary church administrative unit between individual stakes or missions and the church as a whole.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Virginia. In 1841, there were 80 members of the Church. It has since grown to 96,748 members in 216 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Utah. Utah has more church members than any other U.S. state or country. The LDS Church is also the largest denomination in Utah.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Idaho. Rexburg, Idaho is home to Brigham Young University–Idaho. Idaho has the third most church members of any U.S. state, and the second-highest percentage of members. The LDS Church is the largest denomination in Idaho, with the largest presence in Eastern Idaho.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in New Mexico. The first congregation of the Church in New Mexico was organized in 1895. It has since grown to 69,055 members in 137 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wyoming refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Wyoming. The church's first congregation in Wyoming was organized in 1877. It has since grown to 67,797 members in 172 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As of 2021, the LDS Church reported 102,862 members in 269 congregations in the DRC, making it the third largest body of LDS Church members in Africa, behind Nigeria and Ghana. Currently, the DRC ranks as having the 16th highest LDS growth rate among countries of the world, with an annual growth rate of 13 percent.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has had a presence in France since 1849, and the first Latter-day Saint convert in the country was Augustus Saint d'Anna, in Le Havre. The Church claims a membership of about 38,000 in the country, representing less than 0.1% of the population.
Less active and inactive are terms historically used by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to describe a person who is not actively participating, but who is still on its membership records. Generally speaking, these are individuals who do not attend the church's services and are not otherwise involved in its activities or callings. Some less-active members maintain good relations with and positive feelings toward the LDS Church. Reasons for disengagement can include lifestyle issues and problems with social integration.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in the United Kingdom. In 2019, the United Kingdom had the second highest number of LDS Church members per capita among countries in Europe, behind Portugal.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in Brazil in 1926 with the opening of the South American Mission. Missionary work was focused on small German immigrant colonies in South Brazil. The LDS Church was forced to expand missionary work to Brazilians and Portuguese speakers when non-Portuguese languages were banned in public meetings in 1938. The Brazil Mission was opened on February 9, 1935, with Rulon S. Howells as mission president. The first Portuguese translation of the Book of Mormon was published in 1939.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Chile. The first small branch was established in 1956. Since then, the LDS Church in Chile has grown to more than 600,000 members in 573 congregations. Chile ranks as having the 3rd most members of the LDS Church in South America and the 6th worldwide. The LDS Church in Chile has more members per capita than the United States and is the second largest denomination in Chile behind the Roman Catholic Church. Chile has more LDS Church members per capita than any country outside of the Pacific Islands.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peru refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Peru. The first small branch was established in 1956. Since then, the LDS Church in Peru has grown to more than 600,000 members in 779 congregations. Peru ranks as having the 2nd most members of the LDS Church in South America, behind Brazil, and the 5th worldwide. In addition, It has the third most LDS Church members per capita in South America, behind Chile and Uruguay.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Ohio. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.52% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Ohioans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 14th largest denomination in Ohio.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Samoan Islands refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members on the Samoan Islands. In 1890, there were 30 members in the Samoan islands. As of 2022, there were 104,131 members in 208 congregations. The Samoan Islands has the second most LDS Church members per capita in the world, behind Tonga.
Philanthropies, formerly LDS Philanthropies, is a department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is responsible for facilitating donations to humanitarian and educational initiatives. The department works under the direction of the church's Presiding Bishop. The most widely known educational projects are the operation of church-owned schools, such as Brigham Young University (BYU). Humanitarian funds are given to Latter-day Saint Charities which sponsors and organizes relief efforts. In 2019, the church reported over 3,000 community-based projects with an excess of 2,000 partners, in locations around the world. A 2020 statistic reported a total of $2.3 billion that had been donated over Philanthropies' existence.
The demographics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include statistical data relating to the church's population and particular groups within it.
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