Christianity Population by Country: Global Christian Demographics Estimated
How Many Christian Countries In The World
Top Countries with the Largest Christian Populations - Top 5
Vatican City
100.0%
Tokelau
99.8%
Timor Leste
99.6%
Romania
99.5%
Papua New Guinea
99.2%
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List Of Christian Countries In The World | Number Of Christian Countries In The World
| S no. | Country | Percentage | Christians | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 64.01 | 217,270,000 | 339,440,000 |
| 2 | Brazil | 80.66 | 168,300,000 | 208,660,000 |
| 3 | Mexico | 89.17 | 113,070,000 | 126,800,000 |
| 4 | Philippines | 91.46 | 102,510,000 | 112,080,000 |
| 5 | Russia | 69.93 | 102,350,000 | 146,370,000 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 43.35 | 92,770,000 | 214,000,000 |
| 7 | DR Congo | 96.26 | 92,400,000 | 95,990,000 |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 61.58 | 73,230,000 | 118,920,000 |
| 9 | South Africa | 85.25 | 51,630,000 | 60,560,000 |
| 10 | Italy | 80.47 | 48,210,000 | 59,910,000 |
| 11 | Germany | 56.24 | 47,030,000 | 83,630,000 |
| 12 | Kenya | 85.66 | 44,730,000 | 52,220,000 |
| 13 | Colombia | 86.25 | 43,670,000 | 50,630,000 |
| 14 | Argentina | 88.45 | 39,970,000 | 45,190,000 |
| 15 | Tanzania | 64.69 | 39,440,000 | 60,970,000 |
| 16 | Uganda | 87.74 | 39,010,000 | 44,460,000 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 83.44 | 37,280,000 | 44,680,000 |
| 18 | Poland | 91.20 | 34,810,000 | 38,170,000 |
| 19 | United Kingdom | 49.37 | 33,250,000 | 67,350,000 |
| 20 | Spain | 69.46 | 33,120,000 | 47,680,000 |
| 21 | Angola | 93.03 | 31,120,000 | 33,450,000 |
| 22 | India | 2.21 | 31,060,000 | 1,402,620,000 |
| 23 | Peru | 94.49 | 31,030,000 | 32,840,000 |
| 24 | France | 46.46 | 30,620,000 | 65,910,000 |
| 25 | Indonesia | 10.26 | 28,200,000 | 274,810,000 |
| 26 | China | 1.78 | 25,450,000 | 1,426,110,000 |
| 27 | Venezuela | 88.12 | 25,060,000 | 28,440,000 |
| 28 | Ghana | 71.28 | 22,730,000 | 31,890,000 |
| 29 | Madagascar | 74.23 | 21,490,000 | 28,950,000 |
| 30 | Canada | 53.31 | 20,350,000 | 38,170,000 |
| 31 | Romania | 98.56 | 19,110,000 | 19,390,000 |
| 32 | Mozambique | 61.34 | 18,880,000 | 30,780,000 |
| 33 | Zambia | 98.27 | 18,730,000 | 19,060,000 |
| 34 | Cameroon | 69.82 | 18,300,000 | 26,210,000 |
| 35 | Malawi | 87.40 | 17,070,000 | 19,530,000 |
| 36 | South Korea | 31.99 | 16,590,000 | 51,860,000 |
| 37 | Guatemala | 91.94 | 15,960,000 | 17,360,000 |
| 38 | Ecuador | 88.49 | 15,530,000 | 17,550,000 |
| 39 | Zimbabwe | 87.19 | 13,540,000 | 15,530,000 |
| 40 | Chile | 68.35 | 13,240,000 | 19,370,000 |
| 41 | Ivory Coast | 44.92 | 12,990,000 | 28,920,000 |
| 42 | Rwanda | 97.02 | 12,680,000 | 13,070,000 |
| 43 | Australia | 46.78 | 12,040,000 | 25,740,000 |
| 44 | Burundi | 94.93 | 11,980,000 | 12,620,000 |
| 45 | Bolivia | 88.92 | 10,510,000 | 11,820,000 |
| 46 | Haiti | 88.79 | 9,980,000 | 11,240,000 |
| 47 | Papua New Guinea | 99.08 | 9,730,000 | 9,820,000 |
| 48 | Greece | 89.44 | 9,570,000 | 10,700,000 |
| 49 | Honduras | 88.44 | 8,950,000 | 10,120,000 |
| 50 | Portugal | 85.05 | 8,820,000 | 10,370,000 |
| 51 | Dominican Republic | 77.66 | 8,550,000 | 11,010,000 |
| 52 | Vietnam | 8.33 | 8,170,000 | 98,080,000 |
| 53 | Belarus | 85.13 | 7,960,000 | 9,350,000 |
| 54 | Hungary | 72.41 | 7,060,000 | 9,750,000 |
| 55 | Benin | 53.25 | 6,960,000 | 13,070,000 |
| 56 | Cuba | 60.64 | 6,780,000 | 11,180,000 |
| 57 | Chad | 38.91 | 6,700,000 | 17,220,000 |
| 58 | South Sudan | 60.47 | 6,470,000 | 10,700,000 |
| 59 | Serbia | 91.46 | 6,320,000 | 6,910,000 |
| 60 | Sweden | 60.77 | 6,290,000 | 10,350,000 |
| 61 | Netherlands | 35.09 | 6,190,000 | 17,640,000 |
| 62 | Paraguay | 93.64 | 6,180,000 | 6,600,000 |
| 63 | Austria | 68.16 | 6,080,000 | 8,920,000 |
| 64 | Burkina Faso | 27.98 | 6,010,000 | 21,480,000 |
| 65 | Belgium | 50.95 | 5,880,000 | 11,540,000 |
| 66 | Nicaragua | 84.78 | 5,570,000 | 6,570,000 |
| 67 | Bulgaria | 79.51 | 5,510,000 | 6,930,000 |
| 68 | El Salvador | 87.16 | 5,430,000 | 6,230,000 |
| 69 | Switzerland | 61.57 | 5,320,000 | 8,640,000 |
| 70 | Republic of the Congo | 92.35 | 5,310,000 | 5,750,000 |
| 71 | Egypt | 4.82 | 5,270,000 | 109,320,000 |
| 72 | Togo | 56.86 | 4,930,000 | 8,670,000 |
| 73 | Central African Republic | 90.66 | 4,560,000 | 5,030,000 |
| 74 | Denmark | 76.84 | 4,480,000 | 5,830,000 |
| 75 | Costa Rica | 87.87 | 4,420,000 | 5,030,000 |
| 76 | Liberia | 85.24 | 4,390,000 | 5,150,000 |
| 77 | Ireland | 81.33 | 4,050,000 | 4,980,000 |
| 78 | Slovakia | 73.63 | 4,020,000 | 5,460,000 |
| 79 | Finland | 72.33 | 4,000,000 | 5,530,000 |
| 80 | Panama | 91.14 | 3,910,000 | 4,290,000 |
| 81 | Norway | 71.38 | 3,840,000 | 5,380,000 |
| 82 | Kazakhstan | 19.30 | 3,760,000 | 19,480,000 |
| 83 | Croatia | 90.89 | 3,590,000 | 3,950,000 |
| 84 | Georgia | 88.16 | 3,350,000 | 3,800,000 |
| 85 | Myanmar | 6.13 | 3,250,000 | 53,020,000 |
| 86 | Malaysia | 9.15 | 3,100,000 | 33,890,000 |
| 87 | Moldova | 99.35 | 3,050,000 | 3,070,000 |
| 88 | Pakistan | 1.27 | 2,990,000 | 235,000,000 |
| 89 | Puerto Rico | 88.72 | 2,910,000 | 3,280,000 |
| 90 | Japan | 2.25 | 2,840,000 | 126,300,000 |
| 91 | Armenia | 97.23 | 2,810,000 | 2,890,000 |
| 92 | Czech Republic | 26.45 | 2,790,000 | 10,550,000 |
| 93 | Lithuania | 92.14 | 2,580,000 | 2,800,000 |
| 94 | Namibia | 90.48 | 2,470,000 | 2,730,000 |
| 95 | Lesotho | 97.32 | 2,180,000 | 2,240,000 |
| 96 | New Zealand | 40.24 | 2,040,000 | 5,070,000 |
| 97 | Botswana | 82.28 | 1,950,000 | 2,370,000 |
| 98 | Jamaica | 68.55 | 1,940,000 | 2,830,000 |
| 99 | Gabon | 83.62 | 1,940,000 | 2,320,000 |
| 100 | Lebanon | 27.89 | 1,590,000 | 5,700,000 |
| 101 | Sierra Leone | 19.85 | 1,570,000 | 7,910,000 |
| 102 | Guinea | 11.74 | 1,570,000 | 13,370,000 |
| 103 | Eritrea | 46.81 | 1,540,000 | 3,290,000 |
| 104 | Equatorial Guinea | 88.37 | 1,520,000 | 1,720,000 |
| 105 | Uruguay | 44.41 | 1,510,000 | 3,400,000 |
| 106 | Latvia | 77.37 | 1,470,000 | 1,900,000 |
| 107 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 44.55 | 1,470,000 | 3,300,000 |
| 108 | Hong Kong | 18.69 | 1,400,000 | 7,490,000 |
| 109 | Slovenia | 65.71 | 1,380,000 | 2,100,000 |
| 110 | Saudi Arabia | 4.39 | 1,360,000 | 30,990,000 |
| 111 | United Arab Emirates | 14.29 | 1,350,000 | 9,450,000 |
| 112 | Timor-Leste | 99.25 | 1,320,000 | 1,330,000 |
| 113 | Taiwan | 5.54 | 1,310,000 | 23,660,000 |
| 114 | Sri Lanka | 5.59 | 1,260,000 | 22,560,000 |
| 115 | North Macedonia | 64.71 | 1,210,000 | 1,870,000 |
| 116 | Eswatini | 93.28 | 1,110,000 | 1,190,000 |
| 117 | Singapore | 18.68 | 1,050,000 | 5,620,000 |
| 118 | Trinidad and Tobago | 70.27 | 1,040,000 | 1,480,000 |
| 119 | Uzbekistan | 2.77 | 930,000 | 33,590,000 |
| 120 | Cyprus | 67.69 | 880,000 | 1,300,000 |
| 121 | Syria | 3.85 | 810,000 | 21,050,000 |
| 122 | Reunion | 87.21 | 750,000 | 860,000 |
| 123 | Thailand | 1.03 | 740,000 | 71,640,000 |
| 124 | Solomon Islands | 95.95 | 710,000 | 740,000 |
| 125 | Estonia | 52.63 | 700,000 | 1,330,000 |
| 126 | Fiji | 70.33 | 640,000 | 910,000 |
| 127 | Mali | 2.58 | 560,000 | 21,710,000 |
| 128 | Guyana | 65.43 | 530,000 | 810,000 |
| 129 | Nepal | 1.76 | 510,000 | 28,970,000 |
| 130 | Albania | 17.77 | 510,000 | 2,870,000 |
| 131 | Bangladesh | 0.30 | 500,000 | 166,300,000 |
| 132 | Kuwait | 10.45 | 460,000 | 4,400,000 |
| 133 | Malta | 88.46 | 460,000 | 520,000 |
| 134 | Montenegro | 75.41 | 460,000 | 610,000 |
| 135 | Guinea-Bissau | 21.89 | 440,000 | 2,010,000 |
| 136 | Mauritius | 32.81 | 420,000 | 1,280,000 |
| 137 | Luxembourg | 66.67 | 420,000 | 630,000 |
| 138 | Cape Verde | 78.43 | 400,000 | 510,000 |
| 139 | Senegal | 2.38 | 400,000 | 16,790,000 |
| 140 | Guadeloupe | 95.12 | 390,000 | 410,000 |
| 141 | Bahamas | 97.50 | 390,000 | 400,000 |
| 142 | Turkmenistan | 5.61 | 390,000 | 6,950,000 |
| 143 | Kyrgyzstan | 5.71 | 380,000 | 6,660,000 |
| 144 | Oman | 8.19 | 370,000 | 4,520,000 |
| 145 | Qatar | 12.50 | 350,000 | 2,800,000 |
| 146 | Martinique | 94.44 | 340,000 | 360,000 |
| 147 | Suriname | 52.46 | 320,000 | 610,000 |
| 148 | Jordan | 2.85 | 310,000 | 10,870,000 |
| 149 | Belize | 74.36 | 290,000 | 390,000 |
| 150 | Iceland | 72.97 | 270,000 | 370,000 |
| 151 | French Polynesia | 92.86 | 260,000 | 280,000 |
| 152 | Vanuatu | 83.33 | 250,000 | 300,000 |
| 153 | French Guiana | 82.76 | 240,000 | 290,000 |
| 154 | New Caledonia | 85.71 | 240,000 | 280,000 |
| 155 | Sudan | 0.49 | 230,000 | 46,790,000 |
| 156 | Barbados | 78.57 | 220,000 | 280,000 |
| 157 | Samoa | 100.00 | 210,000 | 210,000 |
| 158 | Bahrain | 13.51 | 200,000 | 1,480,000 |
| 159 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 81.82 | 180,000 | 220,000 |
| 160 | Israel | 1.93 | 170,000 | 8,800,000 |
| 161 | Curacao | 89.47 | 170,000 | 190,000 |
| 162 | St. Lucia | 88.89 | 160,000 | 180,000 |
| 163 | Iraq | 0.38 | 160,000 | 42,120,000 |
| 164 | Guam | 93.75 | 150,000 | 160,000 |
| 165 | Channel Islands | 82.35 | 140,000 | 170,000 |
| 166 | Iran | 0.15 | 130,000 | 87,720,000 |
| 167 | Algeria | 0.30 | 130,000 | 44,040,000 |
| 168 | Niger | 0.55 | 130,000 | 23,720,000 |
| 169 | Turkey | 0.14 | 120,000 | 86,090,000 |
| 170 | Kiribati | 92.31 | 120,000 | 130,000 |
| 171 | Seychelles | 91.67 | 110,000 | 120,000 |
| 172 | Micronesia | 100.00 | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| 173 | Laos | 1.50 | 110,000 | 7,350,000 |
| 174 | North Korea | 0.38 | 100,000 | 26,140,000 |
| 175 | Tajikistan | 1.03 | 100,000 | 9,750,000 |
| 176 | Grenada | 83.33 | 100,000 | 120,000 |
| 177 | Tonga | 90.91 | 100,000 | 110,000 |
| 178 | Kosovo | 5.71 | 100,000 | 1,750,000 |
| 179 | Aruba | 81.82 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| 180 | St. Vincent & Grenadines | 90.00 | 90,000 | 100,000 |
| 181 | U.S. Virgin Islands | 88.89 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| 182 | Gambia | 2.78 | 70,000 | 2,520,000 |
| 183 | Macao | 10.29 | 70,000 | 680,000 |
| 184 | Cambodia | 0.30 | 50,000 | 16,730,000 |
| 185 | Palestinian territories | 0.99 | 50,000 | 5,070,000 |
| 186 | Libya | 0.57 | 40,000 | 7,050,000 |
| 187 | Azerbaijan | 0.39 | 40,000 | 10,180,000 |
| 188 | Mongolia | 1.22 | 40,000 | 3,290,000 |
| 189 | Brunei | 6.67 | 30,000 | 450,000 |
| 190 | Morocco | 0.08 | 30,000 | 36,580,000 |
| 191 | Tunisia | 0.25 | 30,000 | 11,970,000 |
| 192 | Yemen | 0.06 | 20,000 | 36,130,000 |
| 193 | Djibouti | 0.90 | 10,000 | 1,110,000 |
| 194 | Mauritania | 0.22 | 10,000 | 4,600,000 |
| Sources: | Pewresearch : Christianity Population | Worldpopulationreview | ||
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66.6% 2050
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54.3% 2050
Christianity Population by Country: Global Distribution of the Christian Population
Christianity Population by Country is one of the most researched topics in global religious demographics. As the world’s largest religion, Christianity has followers on every inhabited continent and plays a major role in the cultural, historical, and social development of many nations. Understanding Christianity Population by Country helps researchers, students, policymakers, and religious scholars analyze demographic trends, migration patterns, and the global influence of Christianity.
Today, Christians represent a significant share of the world’s population, with major communities found across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The study of Christianity Population by Country provides valuable insight into how Christianity has spread and evolved over nearly two thousand years.
What Is Christianity?
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Originating in the 1st century CE in the Middle East, Christianity grew from a small religious movement into the world’s largest faith community.
Christian beliefs are centered on:
- Faith in God
- The teachings of Jesus Christ
- Love and compassion
- Salvation
- Prayer and worship
- Moral and spiritual guidance
The sacred text of Christianity is the Bible, one of the most widely distributed books in history.
Christianity Population by Country: Global Overview
The Christianity Population by Country distribution spans virtually every nation on Earth. Christianity is the dominant religion in many countries and has substantial minority populations in others.
Large Christian populations are found throughout:
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Oceania
- Parts of Asia
The worldwide presence of Christianity reflects centuries of missionary activity, migration, cultural exchange, and historical development.
Countries with the Largest Christian Populations
When examining Christianity Population by Country, several nations stand out because of their large numbers of Christians.
United States
The United States is home to one of the largest Christian populations in the world, representing a diverse range of denominations and traditions.
Brazil
Brazil has one of the world’s largest Christian populations and is often recognized as the country with the largest Catholic population globally.
Mexico
Christianity plays a central role in Mexican culture, history, and society.
Philippines
The Philippines is one of Asia’s largest Christian-majority countries.
Nigeria
Nigeria has one of the largest Christian populations in Africa and continues to experience significant demographic growth.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Christianity is the predominant religion and plays an important role in national life.
Major Branches of Christianity
The Christianity Population by Country is divided among several major Christian traditions.
Catholic Christianity
The largest branch of Christianity, with significant populations throughout Europe, Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Protestant Christianity
Includes numerous denominations and is particularly influential in North America, Northern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Oceania.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Predominant in parts of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and certain regions of the Middle East.
Oriental Orthodox Christianity
Maintains historic communities in countries such as Egypt, Armenia, and Ethiopia.
Why Christianity Population by Country Varies Worldwide
Several factors influence the global distribution of Christians.
Historical Expansion
Christianity spread through missionary activities, trade networks, migration, and cultural exchange.
Colonial Influence
European colonial expansion contributed to the growth of Christianity in many regions.
Population Growth
High birth rates in some Christian-majority countries have contributed to population increases.
Migration
Modern migration continues to establish Christian communities in new regions around the world.
Christianity Population by Country and Cultural Influence
The influence of Christianity extends beyond religion and affects many aspects of society.
Education
Christian institutions have contributed significantly to schools, universities, and literacy programs.
Healthcare
Many hospitals and healthcare organizations were founded by Christian groups.
Art and Architecture
Christianity has inspired some of the world’s most famous churches, cathedrals, paintings, and cultural landmarks.
Social Services
Christian organizations often play important roles in humanitarian aid and community support.
Christianity Population by Country in Different Regions
North America
Christianity remains the largest religion throughout much of the region.
South America
The majority of South American countries have large Christian populations, particularly Catholic communities.
Europe
Europe has a long Christian heritage and remains home to major Christian traditions.
Africa
Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions for Christianity and contains some of the world’s largest Christian populations.
Asia
Christianity represents a minority religion in much of Asia but maintains large populations in several countries.
Oceania
Christianity remains a major faith throughout Australia, New Zealand, and many Pacific island nations.
Christianity Population by Country and Demographic Trends
The modern Christianity Population by Country landscape continues to evolve.
Current trends include:
- Rapid growth in parts of Africa
- Expansion of Christian communities through migration
- Increasing diversity within denominations
- Urbanization and demographic change
- Growth of independent churches in some regions
These developments continue to shape global Christianity.
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Interest in Christianity Population by Country comes from:
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Population statistics help explain the global influence and demographic importance of Christianity.
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A detailed Christianity Population by Country guide helps readers:
- Understand global religious demographics
- Explore population trends
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Conclusion
Christianity Population by Country reveals the extensive global presence of the world’s largest religion. From the Americas and Europe to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, Christian communities continue to influence culture, education, healthcare, and society. Understanding Christianity Population by Country provides valuable insight into religious demographics, historical development, and the ongoing role of Christianity in shaping the modern world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Christianity Population by Country?
Christianity Population by Country refers to the number and distribution of Christians living in different countries around the world.
Which country has the largest Christian population?
The United States and Brazil are among the countries with the largest Christian populations globally.
What is the largest branch of Christianity?
Catholic Christianity is the largest branch of Christianity worldwide.
Who is the central figure of Christianity?
Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity.
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible is the sacred scripture of Christianity.
Where is Christianity most widespread?
Christianity is widely practiced across the Americas, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and parts of Asia.
Why does Christianity Population by Country vary?
Differences arise from historical expansion, migration, population growth, cultural factors, and regional demographics.
Why study Christianity Population by Country?
Studying Christianity Population by Country helps researchers understand religious demographics, population trends, cultural influence, and global diversity.