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World Watch List 2025

The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.

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Levels of persecution:

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countries out of 50 recorded extreme Christian persecution.

4,476

Christians were murdered for their faith last year.

380 million

Christians around the world suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith.

7,679

churches and public Christian properties were attacked last year.

209,771

Christians forced to leave their homes, go into hiding in-country or leave the country.

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Our Impact

1

Million

Bibles distributed worldwide

3.3

Million

Received Bible training

979,459

people

Received emergency relief

Last year Open Doors was able to support millions of persecuted Christians around the world.

Your support keeps the church around the world standing strong.

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Prayer and praise

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Pray for the Middle East. For the hearts of world leaders, especially in the region, to be turned toward peace and forgiveness. For our brothers and sisters who are in harm's way, that they would be protected, and be salt and light to those around them.

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For believers around the world whose faith must remain a secret for now. Pray that God will guide their steps, protect their bodies and souls, and transform those around them.

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