Can One Quantify and Locate Religions in China?

Attempts to quantify religious affiliation in the People's Republic of China are problematic due to the official atheist ideology. Further, the major religions are closely related & complementary, making distinction among them difficult. Official estimates suggest that 91 million Chinese in 55 ethnic minorities identify as Shamans, Animists, Lamas, & Ninayana Buddhists. The majority of Chinese belonging to the Han ethnic group are composed of Taoists, Confucianists, & Buddhists. Also shaping the religious complex of China are 7 million Christians & several hundred Jews. Official census figures number the faithful much lower than do outside estimates. 1 Figure. Adapted from the source document.