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2016
2018
2021
2023
2025
Persecution
Discrimination
Under observation
Unclassified
Increased
Unchanged
Decreased
Regional analysis:
Religious freedom situation
Main factor
Main religion
Population
Latin America and the Caribbean
Religious freedom situation:
Discrimination
Persecution
Unclassified
Under observation
Factor:
  • Authoritarian government
  • Criminal organization
  • Unclassified
Main religion:
91.7% Christians
Population:
653817310
OSCE Countries
Religious freedom situation:
Discrimination
Persecution
Unclassified
Under observation
Factor:
  • Authoritarian government
  • Unclassified
Main religion:
68.6% Christians
Population:
1216367533
Sub-Saharan Africa
Religious freedom situation:
Discrimination
Persecution
Unclassified
Under observation
Factor:
  • Authoritarian government
  • Islamist extremism
  • Unclassified
Main religion:
72.4% Christians
Population:
656078490
Mainland Asia
Religious freedom situation:
Discrimination
Persecution
Unclassified
Under observation
Factor:
  • Authoritarian government
  • Islamist extremism
  • Ethno-religious nationalism
  • Unclassified
Main religion:
30% Hindus
Population:
3559906054
Maritime Asia
Religious freedom situation:
Discrimination
Persecution
Unclassified
Under observation
Factor:
  • Authoritarian government
  • Islamist extremism
  • Unclassified
Main religion:
52.6% Muslims
Population:
478888344
North Africa and Middle East
Religious freedom situation:
Discrimination
Persecution
Under observation
Factor:
  • Authoritarian government
  • Islamist extremism
  • Ethno-religious nationalism
  • Unclassified
Main religion:
94.9% Muslims
Population:
880890889