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The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
Explore each country profile and download the detailed dossiers for in-depth information about following Jesus in the most dangerous places. Read their stories and learn how you can stand with them in prayer and action.
In Open Doors' World Watch List top 50 alone, 315m+ Christians face very high or extreme persecution. Explore the country profiles to find information, stories and prayers for each of the countries, along with ways that you can stand with your persecuted church family in prayer and action. More about the World Watch List
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The World Watch List is compiled by Open Doors' research using real-world data from experts on the ground in 100 countries. Persecution of Christians is measured with a comprehensive points system which tracks violence and pressure. This measures the number and severity of violent incidents against Christians and the degree of pressure exerted against the practice of their faith in 5 spheres of life.
Degree of pressure in 5 spheres of Christian life.
Maximum score for each section: 16.7
Number and severity of violent incidents against Christians and church.
Maximum score: 16.7
