What is the global membership of Freemasons?
Freemasonry exists in 164 countries worldwide, with a total membership of approximately 6 million members, making it the largest worldwide secret society according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. There are at least 15,300 Lodges operating in the U.S. alone, and more than 33,700 Lodges globally. For instance, England has over 600,000 members across more than 8,000 Lodges, while Canada has about 183,000 members in 1,600 Lodges. The U.S. boasts at least 4 million Masons in its lodges, with significant numbers in states like California, Texas, and Pennsylvania.