The Number of Countries with a Christian Majority Is Rapidly Declining – Study

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, between 2010 and 2020, the number of countries with a Christian majority decreased from 124 to 120 out of 201 countries and territories. Countries with a Christian majority accounted for 60% of all observed countries, compared to 62% a decade earlier. The decline is linked to the growing number of people leaving Christianity and the increase in the share of religiously unaffiliated citizens, Christian Post reports.

The most noticeable changes occurred in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, and Uruguay, which lost their Christian-majority status over the decade. In these countries, the proportion of Christians fell below 50%, while the number of non-religious people increased significantly, reflecting the rise of secularism.

New Zealand and the Netherlands also became countries with a non-religious majority, joining seven states where most of the population no longer practices a religion. By 2020, the total number of such countries reached ten, compared to seven in 2010.

It is also worth noting that the American Bible Society published a study showing that regular reading of the Scriptures positively affects mental health and lifestyle. People who read the Bible weekly experience less stress, anxiety, and loneliness, and feel more hope and confidence.