More than 365m Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith.
In Open Doors’ World Watch List top 50 alone, 317m Christians face very high or extreme levels. Explore the country profiles to find information, stories and prayers for each of the countries, along with ways that you can stand with your persecuted church family in prayer and action. More about the World Watch List.
1 in 7
Christians are persecuted worldwide
1 in 5
Christians are persecuted in Africa
2 in 5
Christians are persecuted in Asia
4,998
Christians murdered
14,766
Churches and Christian properties attacked.
4,125
Christians detained
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