5 Most Buddhist Countries in Asia

2. Thailand

Buddhist Percentage of Total Population = 92.6%

Buddhist Population = 66,120,000        

Buddhism is central to Thai identity, influencing its art, architecture, and daily practices, with a significant portion of the population practicing Theravada Buddhism. Thailand has the second-highest Buddhist population in Asia, with about 93% of the population being Buddhist. The legal framework of Thailand formally acknowledges five religious denominations: Buddhism, Islam, Brahmin-Hinduism, Sikhism, and Christianity. Although there isn’t a designated state religion, the constitution mandates the monarch to adhere to Buddhism.