Map Shows Countries With Most Limits on Religion
Summary
A new report from the Pew Research Center shows that many governments around the world impose high restrictions on religious freedom. In 2023, 58 countries had strong limits on religion, with the Middle East and North Africa showing the highest levels. The United States has relatively low government restrictions on religion.Key Facts
- In 2023, 58 countries had “high” or “very high” government restrictions on religion, almost the same as 59 countries in 2022.
- The Middle East and North Africa had the highest levels of government restrictions on religion worldwide.
- Pew examined 198 countries and used 20 indicators like harassment, dress restrictions, and discrimination to measure restrictions on religion.
- Countries with the highest restrictions include China, Iran, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Syria, and Uzbekistan.
- The U.S. scored low, meaning fewer government limits on religious freedom.
- President Donald Trump’s administration has focused on protecting religious liberty at home and abroad, creating a Religious Liberty Commission and responding to violence against Christians overseas.
- China's high restrictions include strict government controls, surveillance, and repression of Uyghur Muslims.
- In Afghanistan, the Taliban enforces strict religious rules and limits freedoms for religious minorities and women.
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