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What percent of the global population will identify as "religiously unaffiliated" in 2050?

Current estimate

21.2%

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Opened:

Nov 11, 2018

Closes:

Dec 31, 2027

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2060

Spot Scoring Time:

Nov 13, 2018

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