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Worldwide Statistics

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following report concerning the growth and status of the Church:

Growth of the Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized in a small log cabin in upstate New York in 1830. It took 117 years — until 1947 — for the Church to grow from the initial six members to one million. Learn More
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17,225,394

Total Church Membership

188

Published Languages

31,490

Congregations

Missionaries

67,871

Full-Time Teaching Missionaries

27,070

Senior Service Missionaries

2,736

Young Service Missionaries

The Church's missionary program is one of its most recognized characteristics. Latter-day Saint missionaries can be seen on the streets of hundreds of major cities in the world. Learn More

Temples

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335

Temples

Temples are not regular places of Sunday worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn More

Humanitarian Services

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world.

157

Countries Receiving Humanitarian Aid (Since 1985)

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Education

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasizes the importance of continued secular and spiritual education. 

4

Universities & Colleges

416,446

Youth Students Enrollment

348,045

Adult Students Enrollment

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Genealogy

Genealogy is more than learning about one’s family history for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Latter-day Saints believe families can be together after this life.

6,215

FamilySearch Centers

149

Countries with FamilySearch Centers

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