The nations with the most evangelicals
Calculated from each nation's population and evangelical share as profiled on this site. Researchers define "evangelical" differently — by belief, by church affiliation, or by self-description — so totals from different sources can differ by tens of millions. Neighbouring places in this ranking are within that margin.
| Rank | Nation | Evangelical share | Evangelicals (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 25% | 85 million |
| 2 | China | 6% | 85 million |
| 3 | Nigeria | 28% | 64 million |
| 4 | Brazil | 26% | 55 million |
| 5 | India | 2% | 29 million |
| 6 | Kenya | 48% | 27 million |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 20% | 26 million |
| 8 | DR Congo | 20% | 22 million |
| 9 | Indonesia | 6% | 17 million |
| 10 | Philippines | 12% | 14 million |
Where evangelicals are the largest share
| Nation | Evangelical share | Christian share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 48% | 85% |
| Rwanda | 32% | 93% |
| Nigeria | 28% | 46% |
| Brazil | 26% | 85% |
| United States | 25% | 62% |
| DR Congo | 20% | 93% |
| Ethiopia | 20% | 65% |
| South Africa | 20% | 80% |
Christian is not the same as evangelical
Many nations with a large Christian majority have a small evangelical share — Russia and Ukraine among them. That is why this site marks some heavily Christian nations as less-reached: a church may be historic and large while few people have heard a clear, personal call to follow Jesus.
The other side of the picture is just as striking. Of the ten nations here with the most evangelicals, 9 are outside North America and Europe — China, Nigeria and Brazil among them. Most of the largest evangelical communities are now in the Global South.
Related questions
What is an evangelical Christian?
Broadly, a Christian who holds to a personal faith in Jesus Christ, the authority of the Bible, and the call to share the Gospel. Researchers measure it differently, which is why counts vary.
Which country has the highest percentage of evangelicals?
Among the nations profiled here, Kenya, at about 48% of the population.