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The ten largest Christian populations
Calculated from each nation's population and Christian share as profiled on this site. Neighbouring places in the ranking are within the margin of error between sources, so treat the order as approximate.
| Rank | Nation | Christians (est.) | Christian share | Evangelical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 211 million | 62% | 25% |
| 2 | Brazil | 180 million | 85% | 26% |
| 3 | Mexico | 117 million | 89% | 9% |
| 4 | Nigeria | 106 million | 46% | 28% |
| 5 | Philippines | 104 million | 90% | 12% |
| 6 | DR Congo | 102 million | 93% | 20% |
| 7 | Russia | 102 million | 71% | 1% |
| 8 | China | 99 million | 7% | 6% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 85 million | 65% | 20% |
| 10 | South Africa | 50 million | 80% | 20% |
02
Size is not the same as strength
A large Christian population does not always mean a vibrant church. Russia has a large Christian identity but an evangelical share under five percent — which is why this site marks some heavily Christian nations as less-reached.
FAQ
Related questions
Which country has the highest percentage of Christians?
Among the nations profiled here, DR Congo and Rwanda have the highest Christian share, at about 93%.
Which African country has the most Christians?
Nigeria, with roughly 106 million Christians.