Brazil now has the second-largest population of Latter-day Saints in the world, surpassing Mexico, according to the Deseret News. The milestone reflects decades of growth in Latin America, where the Church has emphasized temple construction and missionary work.

The United States remains first by a wide margin. Brazil's LDS population has grown rapidly since the 1980s, driven by conversions and high retention rates in some regions. President Dallin Oaks chose Brazil for his first international visit as Church president, underscoring the country's importance to global Church growth.