LDS Membership Up 66% Since 2000

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints reports membership rising from 10,752,986 at the end of 1999 to 17,887,212 at the end of 2025, a 66% increase, and cites record convert baptisms in 2025; the report also notes growth across world regions though net outflow figures are unclear. This is a primary‑source numeric update (the church's annual statistical report) rather than commentary. — Sustained rapid growth in a major global faith community reshapes demographic, cultural, and political influence in multiple countries and merits tracking by demographers and policy analysts.