Religions
Various forms of Tengriism and Shamanism have been widely practiced throughout the history of what is now modern day Mongolia, as such beliefs were common among nomadic people in Asian history. Such beliefs gradually gave way to Tibetan Buddhism, but shamanism has left a mark on Mongolian religious culture, and continues to be practiced. Traditionally, Tibetan Buddhism was the predominant religion. However, it was suppressed under the communist regime until 1990, with only one showcase monastery allowed to remain. Since 1990, as liberalization began, Buddhism has enjoyed a resurgence.
| Religion | Population | Share % |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhism | 1,009,357 | 53.0 |
| Islam | 57,702 | 3.0 |
| Shamanism | 55,174 | 2.9 |
| Christianity | 41,117 | 2.1 |
| Other religions | 6,933 | 0.4 |
| Atheism | 735,283 | 38.6 |
| TOTAL | 1,905,566 | 100.0 |
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