The top 50 countries are also listed below in order of the serverity of Christian persecution. Some face physical violence and death; others contend with unjust imprisonment, denial of religious liberties such as the rights to worship and share one's faith, and discrimination in employment and education. Please explore these profiles and be encouraged to pray on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Christian Persecution: 2009 World Watch List
1. North Korea
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Iran
4. Afghanistan
5. Somalia
6. Maldives
7. Yemen
8. Laos
9. Eritrea
10. Uzbekistan
11. Bhutan
12. China
13. Pakistan
14. Turkmenistan
15. Comoros
16. Iraq
17. Qatar
18. Mauritania
19. Algeria
20. Chechnya
21. Egypt
22. India
23. Vietnam
24. Burma (Myanmar)
25. Libya
26. Nigeria (North)
27. Azerbaijan
28. Oman
29. Brunei
30. Sudan (North)
31. Zanzibar Islands
32. Kuwait
33. Cuba
34. Tajikistan
35. United Arab Emirates
36. Sri Lanka
37. Jordan
38. Djibouti
39. Turkey
40. Morocco
41. Indonesia
42. Palestinian Territories
43. Bangladesh
44. Belarus
45. Ethiopia
46. Syria
47. Tunisia
48. Bahrain
49. Kenya (North-East)
50. Kazakhstan