# Growth of evangelicalism and religious commerce in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/growth-of-evangelicalism-and-religious-commerce-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-30T16:56:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Brazil has seen a significant shift in religious demographics, characterized by a 543% increase in evangelical churches over a 29-year period. Research from the University of São Paulo indicates that the number of these institutions rose from 7,033 in 1990 to 109,566 in 2019, with Pentecostal and Charismatic groups representing the fastest-growing segments.

This religious expansion is being supported by digital trends, as e-commerce increases access to specialized religious goods. Consumers in smaller cities can now bypass geographic limitations to purchase Bibles and ministry materials online. This shift aligns with broader digital behavior in Brazil, where over half of internet users reported using the network to purchase goods and services as of 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: E-commerce expands access to religious products in Brazil

E-commerce is expanding access to religious goods in Brazil, as internet usage reaches 90.5% and over half of users now shop online.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/e-commerce-expands-access-to-religious-products-in-brazil

### 2026-09-12: Brazil evangelical churches grow 543% in 30 years

Evangelical churches in Brazil grew by 543% between 1990 and 2019, with Pentecostal and Charismatic groups leading the surge in religious affiliation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-evangelical-churches-grow-543-in-30-years

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