By Hemant SharmaIf we talk about the major religious groups in the entire world, as of 2025, surely, Christians would make it to the top of this list with as many as 2.38 billion Christians in the entire world as we speak. That’s about 31.1% of the total world population, and if you think about that, it’s just impressive and interesting all at once. And as many of you already know it is actually the United States of America which is the top country in terms of the Christian majority population. But we’re talking about 2.38 billion people, right? So, which other countries Christians are in the majority? That’s precisely what today’s post is all about because here we’re about to list 10 countries with the highest Christian population in the world as of 2025. Let’s just get to it then.
1. United States – 252.8 Million
Well, it shouldn’t be a surprise for you at this point that a HUGE population of Christians resides down there in the United States of America. Right? Like, roughly about 252.8 million people will identify as Christians. Sure, it is true that while fewer people go to church now than in the past, American life is still largely Christian. About two-thirds of people in the U.S.A., that is, around 63% identify as being Christians. You will often see it observed at several events, having huge celebrations on Christmas and Easter, you know? And surely, it is also involved in the politics of the country.
2. Brazil – 185.4 Million
And 2nd on this list today, well, Brazil is home to the largest population of Christians in South America, with about 185.4 million. For centuries, Catholicism has been the main religion, and more and more people are joining a Protestant or evangelical church, were you aware of that? Nowadays, more than 85% of Brazilians are Christians and religion plays an important role in their lives. All in all, yes, just like in the US, Christianity is present in every corner of Brazil, and it has an effect on different parts and ways of life in general.
3. Mexico – 118.5 Million
Coming in at the 3rd spot today, well, Christianity is the largest religion down there in Mexico as of 2025. Like, Catholicism has been the dominant religion of the Mexicans for hundreds of years, and over 90% are Christians. For those who don’t know yet, well, During the Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe festival, millions of Mexicans flock to basilicas to celebrate Christianity. Here though, most Protestants are growing, and most people still do Catholicism.
4. Nigeria – 96 Million
And then, well, Nigeria has around 96 million Christians, you know like, making it home to the largest Christian population in Africa. Surely, in this nation, Christianity is most powerful in the southern and central areas while Islam is more prevalent in the north. The number of Christians is increasing at a fast pace, as a result of their high birth rates and rapid growth of Pentecostal and evangelical churches, just saying!
5. Philippines – 102.3 Million
Of the top five countries in terms of Christian population, only the Philippines is in Asia with 102.3 million total Christians, how about that now? Like, most Filipinos (about 92%) are Christian, mainly Catholic, you know? As for the history of it all, well, Christianity reached the country during the 1500s because of the Spaniard’s introduction of it. To be honest, in spite of modernization, faith still looms large in the Filipino way of life.
6. Russia – 101.9 Million
And then, as of 2025, Russia’s 101.9 million Christians are mostly Russian Orthodox Christians, were you aware of that? Like, Russian history has had a long tradition of religious faith. A lot of people are becoming less religious across the world. However, the Russian Orthodox Church still has a lot of power in Russia. And sure enough, down there, this influence affects a lot of life forms, including family traditions, national holidays, and political events
7. Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R. Congo) – 81.5 Million
Are you aware of the fact that D.R. Congo is the fastest-growing Christian population in the world, with about 81,5 million Christians in 2025? Yes, that’s true, and most people here are Catholic, but Protestants and evangelicals are growing fast. As a matter of fact, religion is important here and influences education, politics, and more. Super important!
8. China – 72.4 Million
Coming in at number eight, you see, there are many Christians in China despite government opposition. Like, according to the government, approximately 72.4 million Chinese citizens were Christians in 2025, which is just impressive if you think about it for a sec. The total population of Christians in China is only expected to rise in future years. Lots of these Christians worship in secret, attending underground or house churches because the government limits religious freedom.
9. Ethiopia – 62.6 Million
Sure, many of you may know that Ethiopia has a huge Muslim population but don’t forget that they also have a Christian history down there in this nation. Like, it is different from many other countries on this list, it became home to around 62.6 million Christians in 2025. First of all, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church has been around for nearly two thousand years and is still the biggest Christian group in the country. Down there though, Protestant and evangelical churches are also growing, just saying!
10. Germany – 53.2 Million
Alright, in the end, as of 2025, Germany will have approximately 53.2 million Christians, making the country a significant center of Christianity, you know? Like, right here, the Protestant Reformation was birthed by Martin Luther in Germany. Recently, fewer people have been reported to go to church, with more people identifying as non-religious. Despite that, Christianity is still present in holiday and national traditions and cultural life, no two ways about that.
Conclusion
That’s all. These are by far the top countries in the world where the majority of the Christian population lives as of 2025. It may not be a surprising thing for many of you, but for those who didn’t know about the Christian population concentration, we hope this post gave you a good idea of just that.