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Countries and regions. The Pew Research Centre data in the table below reflects "religiously unaffiliated" in 2010 which "include atheists, agnostics and people who do not identify with any particular religion in surveys".
In terms of sheer numbers, China is the least religious country, home to more than 50% of religiously unaffiliated people in the world. Fewer than 10% of residents stated that they feel religious in this nation, and over 60% are "convinced atheists."
Key findings: The leading atheist country, Czech Republic (78.4%) is notable due to the typically dominant influence of Catholicism in the country. Estonia and Japan, with 60.2% and 60% respectively, stand out as countries with significant atheist populations compared to their respective regions.
China is the least religious country in the world, with 90% of residents claiming no religious affiliation. The WIN/Gallup poll reveals that a meager 10% proportion of the Chinese population believes religion to play an important role in their daily lives.
Based on the data, the top 10 least religious countries are Denmark, the Czech Republic, Norway, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Finland. On average, 74.44 percent of adults in the surveyed countries consider religion very important in their lives.
Estimated religious composition of 198 countries and territories for 2010 to 2050
The 20 Least Religious Countries (Plus Where the U.S. Stands) If there’s one thing we can learn from this week’s events, it’s this: religious violence has no place in society. It destroys lives and communities, drives political decisions, and slows social progress.