China is the country with the largest population of Buddhists, approximately <answer>244 million</answer> or 18.2% of its total population.[web 1] They are mostly followers of Chinese schools of Mahayana, making this the largest body of Buddhist traditions. Mahayana, also practiced in broader East Asia, is followed by over half of world Buddhists.[web 1]
How many Buddhists are in China?
244 million