5 Most Atheist Countries in the World

2. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Percentage of Population With No Religious Affiliation: 71.3%

North Korea is an East Asian country that borders South Korea, China, and Russia. It is one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world due to the isolationist regime of its ruling family that maintains an ironclad grip over the country’s affairs. Like other sectors, religion in North Korea is also governed by strict laws. It is one of the few officially atheist countries in the world and also guarantees freedom of religion. However, North Korea’s religious freedom laws strictly forbids any religious activities that can ‘harm’ the state – and the Kim family by extension.