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Interactive MapIntroductionMost Atheist CountriesMost Atheist CountryNon-Religious Population Rate by CountryAfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaComorosCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFaroe IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSão Tomé and PríncipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUnited States Virgin IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsIs atheism a religion ?
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Introduction

The least religious countries in the world showcase a diverse range of cultural, historical, and societal factors that have led to lower rates of religious affiliation. These countries have witnessed a gradual shift towards secularism, as individuals increasingly identify as non-religious or adopt a more agnostic or atheistic worldview.

Many of these nations have experienced a history of political or social upheaval that has contributed to the decline of religious influence. Countries like the Czech Republic and Estonia, which were once under communist rule, have seen a significant decrease in religious adherence as state-imposed atheism and secular ideologies took precedence.

In some cases, economic development and modernization have played a role in shaping the religious landscape. Countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea, known for their rapid economic growth and technological advancements, have witnessed a decline in religious identification as societal values shift towards a more secular and individualistic outlook.

The influence of Western culture and the rise of globalization have also impacted religious affiliation in certain countries. The Netherlands, for example, has long been considered one of the most progressive and tolerant nations in the world. Its commitment to individual freedoms, liberal social policies, and secular governance has fostered an environment where religious identification has decreased over time.

Furthermore, the availability of information, scientific advancements, and critical thinking have contributed to questioning traditional religious beliefs and practices. This trend is evident in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, where the rise of atheism and secularism has challenged the dominance of organized religion.

It is important to note that while these countries exhibit lower rates of religious affiliation, it does not necessarily imply a lack of spirituality or moral values among their populations. Many individuals may identify as non-religious but still hold personal beliefs, engage in spiritual practices, or participate in ethical and moral frameworks outside the realm of organized religion.

Least Religious Countries in the World

#CountryPercentage of Atheists
1Czech Republic78.4%
2North Korea71.3%
3Estonia60.2%
4Japan60%
5Hong Kong54.7%
6People's Republic of China51.8%
7South Korea46.6%
8Latvia45.3%
9Netherlands44.3%
10Uruguay41.5%
11New Zealand39.6%
12Mongolia36.5%
13France31.9%
14Åland Islands31.5%
15United Kingdom31.2%
16Belgium31%
17Vietnam29.9%
18Sweden29%
19Australia28.6%
20Belarus28.6%
21Luxembourg26.7%
22Germany26.3%
23Canada24.5%
24Cuba23.2%
25Switzerland22.8%
26Spain21%
27Finland20.8%
28Hungary20.3%
29Bermuda19.4%
30Slovenia18.8%
31United States of America18.6%
32Botswana17.5%
33Mozambique17.3%
34Jamaica17%
35Singapore16.5%
36Slovakia15.8%
37Isle of Man15.4%
38Macau15.4%
39South Africa15.3%
40Russia15.2%
41Austria14.5%
42Taiwan13.7%
43Italy13.4%
44São Tomé and Príncipe13.2%
45Nicaragua13%
46Ukraine12.5%
47Argentina12.1%
48Denmark12%
49Monaco11.7%
50Norway11.6%
51El Salvador11.2%
52Dominican Republic10.9%
53Haiti10.7%
54Honduras10.5%
55New Caledonia10.4%
56Lithuania9.8%
57Chile9.7%
58Venezuela9.7%
59Cayman Islands9.4%
60Eswatini9.4%
61Belize9%
62Andorra8.8%
63Portugal8.6%
64Brazil8.4%
65Ivory Coast8.1%
66Costa Rica8%
67Republic of the Congo8%
68Ireland7.9%
69Zimbabwe7.6%
70Madagascar7.3%
71Poland7.3%
72San Marino7.2%
73Colombia6.7%
74Aruba6.2%
75Suriname6.2%
76Togo6.2%
77Greece6.1%
78Saint Lucia5.8%
79Gabon5.7%
80Mexico5.7%
81Ecuador5.6%
82Angola5.2%
83Benin5.2%
84Cameroon5.2%
85Croatia5.1%
86Equatorial Guinea5%
87Panama5%
88Montserrat4.8%
89Bulgaria4.7%
90Turks and Caicos Islands4.6%
91Nauru4.5%
92Guinea-Bissau4.4%
93Bolivia4.1%
94Anguilla4%
95Kazakhstan4%
96British Virgin Islands3.9%
97Guatemala3.9%
98Iceland3.9%
99Ghana3.8%
100Saint Pierre and Miquelon3.8%
101United States Virgin Islands3.7%
102Curaçao3.3%
103Saint Helena3.3%
104Saint Martin3.3%
105Serbia3.3%
106Israel3.2%
107Montenegro3.1%
108Peru3.1%
109Rwanda3%
110The Bahamas3%
111Liechtenstein2.9%
112Lesotho2.8%
113Malta2.5%
114Saint Vincent and the Grenadines2.5%
115Bosnia and Herzegovina2.4%
116Chad2.4%
117Kenya2.3%
118Puerto Rico2.1%
119Seychelles2.1%
120Bahrain2%
121Guyana2%
122Malawi2%
123Syria2%
124Barbados1.9%
125Cyprus1.9%
126Namibia1.9%
127Algeria1.8%
128Guinea1.8%
129Trinidad and Tobago1.8%
130Antigua and Barbuda1.7%
131Democratic Republic of the Congo1.7%
132Faroe Islands1.7%
133Guam1.7%
134Saint Kitts and Nevis1.6%
135Tanzania1.6%
136Marshall Islands1.5%
137Tajikistan1.5%
138Liberia1.4%
139Armenia1.3%
140Moldova1.3%
141Republic of Macedonia1.3%
142Palau1.2%
143Turkey1.2%
144Vanuatu1.2%
145Paraguay1.1%
146United Arab Emirates1.1%
147Afghanistan1%
148Albania1%
149Azerbaijan1%
150Bangladesh1%
151Bhutan1%
152Brunei1%
153Burkina Faso1%
154Burundi1%
155Cambodia1%
156Central African Republic1%
157Comoros1%
158Djibouti1%
159Dominica1%
160East Timor1%
161Egypt1%
162Eritrea1%
163Ethiopia1%
164Federated States of Micronesia1%
165Fiji1%
166Georgia1%
167Grenada1%
168India1%
169Indonesia1%
170Iran1%
171Iraq1%
172Jordan1%
173Kosovo1%
174Kuwait1%
175Kyrgyzstan1%
176Laos1%
177Lebanon1%
178Libya1%
179Malaysia1%
180Maldives1%
181Mali1%
182Mauritania1%
183Mauritius1%
184Morocco1%
185Myanmar1%
186Nepal1%
187Niger1%
188Nigeria1%
189Northern Mariana Islands1%
190Oman1%
191Pakistan1%
192Palestine1%
193Papua New Guinea1%
194Philippines1%
195Qatar1%
196Romania1%
197Saudi Arabia1%
198Senegal1%
199Sierra Leone1%
200Solomon Islands1%
201Somalia1%
202South Sudan1%
203Sri Lanka1%
204Sudan1%
205Thailand1%
206The Gambia1%
207Tunisia1%
208Turkmenistan1%
209Uganda1%
210Uzbekistan1%
211Vatican City1%
212Western Sahara1%
213Yemen1%
214Zambia1%

Most Atheist Countries

The ten most atheist countries in the world, based on their non-religiousness rates, include Czech Republic, North Korea, Estonia, Japan, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Latvia, Netherlands, and Uruguay. The Czech Republic claims the top spot as the most atheist country with a non-religiousness rate of 78.40%. North Korea follows closely behind in second place with a non-religiousness rate of 71.30%. Estonia ranks third most atheist country, with a non-religiousness rate of 60.20%, while Japan and Hong Kong respectively have a non-religiousness rate of 60% and 54.70% – making them the fourth and fifth most atheist countries in the world. China ranks sixth most atheist country, with a non-religiousness rate of 51.80%, followed by South Korea at 46.60%. Latvia secures the eighth spot for most atheist countries, with a non-religiousness rate of 45.30%, while Netherlands and Uruguay complete the top ten ranking for most atheist countries, with non-religiousness rates of 44.30% and 41.50% respectively.

The ten least religious countries are:

1. Czech Republic – 78.40%
2. North Korea – 71.30%
3. Estonia – 60.20%
4. Japan – 60%
5. Hong Kong – 54.70%
6. China – 51.80%
7. South Korea – 46.60%
8. Latvia – 45.30%
9. Netherlands – 44.30%
10. Uruguay – 41.50%

Most Atheist Country

The Czech Republic stands as the most atheist country in the world, with a non-religiousness rate of 78.40%. This nation has experienced a significant decline in religious affiliation, largely influenced by its history of communist rule that promoted atheism as the dominant ideology. The Czech Republic’s embrace of secularism, combined with social and cultural shifts, has led to a society where the majority of its population identifies as non-religious.

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Least Religious Countries

Afghanistan

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Åland Islands

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31.5%

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Albania

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1%

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Algeria

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1.8%

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Andorra

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8.8%

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Angola

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5.2%

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Anguilla

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4%

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Antigua and Barbuda

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1.7%

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#130

Argentina

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12.1%

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Armenia

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1.3%

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#139

Aruba

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6.2%

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#74

Australia

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28.6%

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#19

Austria

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14.5%

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#41

Azerbaijan

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1%

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#149

Bahrain

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2%

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#120

Bangladesh

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1%

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#150

Barbados

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1.9%

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#124

Belarus

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28.6%

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#20

Belgium

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31%

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#16

Belize

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9%

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#61

Benin

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5.2%

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#83

Bermuda

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19.4%

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#29

Bhutan

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1%

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#151

Bolivia

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4.1%

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#93

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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2.4%

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#115

Botswana

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17.5%

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#32

Brazil

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8.4%

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#64

British Virgin Islands

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3.9%

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#96

Brunei

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1%

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#152

Bulgaria

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4.7%

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#89

Burkina Faso

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1%

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#153

Burundi

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1%

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#154

Cambodia

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1%

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#155

Cameroon

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5.2%

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#84

Canada

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24.5%

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#23

Cayman Islands

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9.4%

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#59

Central African Republic

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1%

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#156

Chad

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2.4%

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#116

Chile

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9.7%

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#57

Colombia

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6.7%

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#73

Comoros

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1%

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#157

Costa Rica

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8%

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#66

Croatia

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5.1%

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#85

Cuba

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23.2%

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#24

Curaçao

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3.3%

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#102

Cyprus

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1.9%

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#125

Czech Republic

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78.4%

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The Czech Republic ranks as the least religious country in the world with a non-religiousness rate of 78.40%. This nation has witnessed a significant decline in religious affiliation, influenced by its history of communist rule that promoted atheism and secular ideologies.

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1.7%

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Denmark

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12%

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Djibouti

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1%

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#158

Dominica

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1%

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#159

Dominican Republic

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10.9%

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#52

East Timor

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1%

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#160

Ecuador

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5.6%

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#81

Egypt

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1%

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#161

El Salvador

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11.2%

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#51

Equatorial Guinea

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5%

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#86

Eritrea

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1%

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#162

Estonia

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60.2%

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Estonia claims the third position among the least religious countries, boasting a non-religiousness rate of 60.20%. The country's historical ties with communism, coupled with a progressive and secular societal outlook, have led to a notable decrease in religious identification.

Eswatini

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9.4%

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Ethiopia

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1%

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#163

Faroe Islands

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1.7%

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Federated States of Micronesia

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1%

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#164

Fiji

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1%

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Finland

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20.8%

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#27

France

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31.9%

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Gabon

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5.7%

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#79

Georgia

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1%

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#166

Germany

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26.3%

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#22

Ghana

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3.8%

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#99

Greece

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6.1%

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Grenada

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1%

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#167

Guam

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1.7%

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Guatemala

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3.9%

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#97

Guinea

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1.8%

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#128

Guinea-Bissau

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4.4%

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#92

Guyana

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2%

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#121

Haiti

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10.7%

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Honduras

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10.5%

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Hong Kong

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54.7%

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Hong Kong secures the fifth spot with a non-religiousness rate of 54.70%. The region's cosmopolitan and multicultural nature, combined with a strong emphasis on economic pursuits, has led to a decline in religious affiliation.

Hungary

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20.3%

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Iceland

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3.9%

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#98

India

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1%

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#168

Indonesia

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1%

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#169

Iran

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1%

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#170

Iraq

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1%

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Ireland

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7.9%

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Isle of Man

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15.4%

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#37

Israel

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3.2%

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#106

Italy

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13.4%

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Ivory Coast

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8.1%

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Jamaica

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17%

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Japan

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60%

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Japan ranks fourth as the least religious country, with a non-religiousness rate of 60%. Traditional religious practices such as Shintoism and Buddhism coexist alongside a high degree of secularism and a focus on cultural traditions.

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1%

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Kazakhstan

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4%

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#95

Kenya

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2.3%

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#117

Kosovo

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1%

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#173

Kuwait

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1%

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#174

Kyrgyzstan

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1%

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#175

Laos

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1%

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Latvia

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45.3%

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Latvia secures the eighth spot among the least religious countries, with a non-religiousness rate of 45.30%. The country's history of foreign occupations and political changes have contributed to a decline in religious identification.

Lebanon

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1%

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Lesotho

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2.8%

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#112

Liberia

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1.4%

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Libya

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1%

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#178

Liechtenstein

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2.9%

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#111

Lithuania

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9.8%

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Luxembourg

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26.7%

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#21

Macau

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15.4%

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#38

Madagascar

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7.3%

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Malawi

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2%

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#122

Malaysia

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1%

Ranked in the World

#179

Maldives

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1%

Ranked in the World

#180

Mali

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1%

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#181

Malta

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2.5%

Ranked in the World

#113

Marshall Islands

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#136

Mauritania

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1%

Ranked in the World

#182

Mauritius

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1%

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#183

Mexico

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5.7%

Ranked in the World

#80

Moldova

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#140

Monaco

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11.7%

Ranked in the World

#49

Mongolia

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36.5%

Ranked in the World

#12

Montenegro

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3.1%

Ranked in the World

#107

Montserrat

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4.8%

Ranked in the World

#88

Morocco

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1%

Ranked in the World

#184

Mozambique

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17.3%

Ranked in the World

#33

Myanmar

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1%

Ranked in the World

#185

Namibia

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1.9%

Ranked in the World

#126

Nauru

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4.5%

Ranked in the World

#91

Nepal

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1%

Ranked in the World

#186

Netherlands

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44.3%

Ranked in the World

#9

Netherlands ranks ninth for least religious countries, boasting a non-religiousness rate of 44.30%. The country is known for its progressive social policies and emphasis on individual freedoms, which has led to a decrease in religious affiliation over time.

New Caledonia

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10.4%

Ranked in the World

#55

New Zealand

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39.6%

Ranked in the World

#11

Nicaragua

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13%

Ranked in the World

#45

Niger

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1%

Ranked in the World

#187

Nigeria

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1%

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#188

North Korea

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71.3%

Ranked in the World

#2

North Korea secures the second spot as the second least religious country with a non-religiousness rate of 71.30%. The state's dominant ideology and restrictions on religious practices have contributed to a low level of religious adherence among its population.

Northern Mariana Islands

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1%

Ranked in the World

#189

Norway

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11.6%

Ranked in the World

#50

Oman

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1%

Ranked in the World

#190

Pakistan

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1%

Ranked in the World

#191

Palau

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#142

Palestine

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1%

Ranked in the World

#192

Panama

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5%

Ranked in the World

#87

Papua New Guinea

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1%

Ranked in the World

#193

Paraguay

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#145

People's Republic of China

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51.8%

Ranked in the World

#6

China ranks sixth as one of the least religious countries, with a non-religiousness rate of 51.80%. The country's communist history and subsequent secularization have significantly impacted religious adherence.

Peru

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3.1%

Ranked in the World

#108

Philippines

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1%

Ranked in the World

#194

Poland

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7.3%

Ranked in the World

#71

Portugal

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8.6%

Ranked in the World

#63

Puerto Rico

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2.1%

Ranked in the World

#118

Qatar

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1%

Ranked in the World

#195

Republic of Macedonia

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#141

Republic of the Congo

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8%

Ranked in the World

#67

Romania

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1%

Ranked in the World

#196

Russia

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15.2%

Ranked in the World

#40

Rwanda

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3%

Ranked in the World

#109

Saint Helena

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3.3%

Ranked in the World

#103

Saint Kitts and Nevis

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#134

Saint Lucia

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5.8%

Ranked in the World

#78

Saint Martin

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3.3%

Ranked in the World

#104

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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3.8%

Ranked in the World

#100

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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2.5%

Ranked in the World

#114

San Marino

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7.2%

Ranked in the World

#72

São Tomé and Príncipe

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13.2%

Ranked in the World

#44

Saudi Arabia

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1%

Ranked in the World

#197

Senegal

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1%

Ranked in the World

#198

Serbia

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3.3%

Ranked in the World

#105

Seychelles

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2.1%

Ranked in the World

#119

Sierra Leone

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1%

Ranked in the World

#199

Singapore

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16.5%

Ranked in the World

#35

Slovakia

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15.8%

Ranked in the World

#36

Slovenia

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18.8%

Ranked in the World

#30

Solomon Islands

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1%

Ranked in the World

#200

Somalia

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1%

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#201

South Africa

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15.3%

Ranked in the World

#39

South Korea

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46.6%

Ranked in the World

#7

South Korea holds the seventh position for least religious countries in the world, with a non-religiousness rate of 46.60%. While traditional religious beliefs such as Buddhism and Christianity have a presence, a growing number of individuals identify as non-religious or hold more secular worldviews.

South Sudan

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1%

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#202

Spain

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21%

Ranked in the World

#26

Sri Lanka

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1%

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#203

Sudan

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1%

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#204

Suriname

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6.2%

Ranked in the World

#75

Sweden

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29%

Ranked in the World

#18

Switzerland

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22.8%

Ranked in the World

#25

Syria

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2%

Ranked in the World

#123

Taiwan

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13.7%

Ranked in the World

#42

Tajikistan

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#137

Tanzania

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1.6%

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#135

Thailand

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1%

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#205

The Bahamas

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3%

Ranked in the World

#110

The Gambia

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1%

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#206

Togo

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6.2%

Ranked in the World

#76

Trinidad and Tobago

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1.8%

Ranked in the World

#129

Tunisia

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1%

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#207

Turkey

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#143

Turkmenistan

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1%

Ranked in the World

#208

Turks and Caicos Islands

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4.6%

Ranked in the World

#90

Uganda

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1%

Ranked in the World

#209

Ukraine

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12.5%

Ranked in the World

#46

United Arab Emirates

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#146

United Kingdom

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31.2%

Ranked in the World

#15

United States of America

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18.6%

Ranked in the World

#31

United States Virgin Islands

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3.7%

Ranked in the World

#101

Uruguay

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41.5%

Ranked in the World

#10

Uruguay completes the top ten least religious countries with a non-religiousness rate of 41.50%. The country's strong commitment to secularism and separation of church and state has influenced a decline in religious identification.

Uzbekistan

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1%

Ranked in the World

#210

Vanuatu

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#144

Vatican City

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1%

Ranked in the World

#211

Venezuela

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9.7%

Ranked in the World

#58

Vietnam

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29.9%

Ranked in the World

#17

Western Sahara

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1%

Ranked in the World

#212

Yemen

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1%

Ranked in the World

#213

Zambia

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1%

Ranked in the World

#214

Zimbabwe

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7.6%

Ranked in the World

#69

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Is atheism a religion ?

No, atheism is not a religion. Atheism is the absence or lack of belief in the existence of deities or gods. It is a position that rejects theism, which is the belief in the existence of gods. While religions involve specific belief systems, rituals, and often organized communities centered around the worship of a deity or deities, atheism does not encompass any of these elements. Atheism is simply a stance on the question of belief in gods and does not encompass any broader doctrines or practices typically associated with religions. However, it is important to note that individuals who identify as atheists can still have their own personal beliefs, philosophies, or ethical frameworks that may guide their worldview.

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