5 Countries with Highest Christian Population in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 countries with highest Christian population in the world. If you want to read our discussion on the importance of religious affiliations, you can go directly to the 30 Countries with Highest Christian Population in the World.

5. Philippines

No of Christians: 86,500,000

Percentage of Christians: 85%

Christianity, particularly Catholicism, holds a highly dominant position in the Philippines, making it the only Christian nation in Asia. Approximately 85% of the population identifies with Christianity, with a significant majority being Catholics.

4. Nigeria

No of Christians: 88,400,000

Percentage of Christians: 49%

Christianity was introduced to Nigeria in the 15th century, and it is followed by nearly half of the population. Among the Christian population, 12% identify as Catholics, while a significant 36% follow Protestantism, Orthodoxy, or other Christian denominations.

3. Mexico

No of Christians: 107,780,000

Percentage of Christians: 92.4%

Approximately 82.7% of the population in Mexico identifies as Catholic, making Christianity the dominant religion in the country. About 9.7% of the population follows Protestantism, Orthodoxy, or other Christian denominations.

2. Brazil

No of Christians: 180,770,000

Percentage of Christians: 90%

In Brazil, the dominant religion is Christianity, and since the 16th century, 64.6% of the population has identified as Catholic. Furthermore, 25.4% of Brazilians adhere to Protestantism, Orthodoxy, or other Christian denominations.

1. United States

No of Christians: 230,000,000

Percentage of Christians: 71%

While Christianity has experienced a decline from its 1990 figure of 90%, it continues to hold dominance in the US. Approximately 20.8% of the US population identifies as Catholic, while 49.8% affiliate with Protestantism, Orthodoxy, or other Christian denominations.