Religiosity Dilemma: A Paradox Related to SDG Implementation
Abstract
This study is undertaken to offer empirical insights into the impact of countries
with varying levels of religiosity and different GDP conditions on the
implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are 127
countries in the world as the sample. The data analysis method uses multiple
regression analysis. To separate between low and high-religiosity countries, the
data is separated based on the median of religiosity. The religiosity variable
uses an index religiosity publication, GDP uses a measure of country income
released by the World Bank, while the implementation of SDGs uses an index
released by the United Nations. The results of this study show that religiosity
has a negative effect on SDG while GDP has a positive effect on SDG. The
findings of this study should be interpreted with caution. Commitment to
realizing sustainability goals needs the support of various stakeholders,
according to the findings of this research including religious leaders,
government, and the community.

