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World Watch List 2022

The Open Doors World Watch List ranks the countries where Christians face the most persecution – helping you pray, support and speak out

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World Watch List 2022: Top 10

Where do Christians face the most persecution for their faith?

Here are the ten countries where following Jesus costs the most – from Afghanistan and North Korea to India and Iran.

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Explore the 50 countries where being a christian costs the most
Explore the top 50
Discover the 50 countries in which following Jesus costs the most: read stories, testimonies and prayer points for each country. Find out more
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Your gift today can support Christians facing extreme persecution – with vital food and medicine, precious Bibles and long-term support. My Gift Today
World Watch List Resources
World Watch List resources
Free Open Doors World Watch List 2022 resources can help you, your family and your church learn about and pray for the persecuted church. Discover Resources
Prayer for Afghanistan
Pray for Afghanistan
Join us in praying throughout the year for Afghan Christians and their country. Find out more
Trends in Persecution
Methodology & persecution trends
How does Open Doors create the World Watch List? And how has Christian persecution changed in the past year?

Methodology

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WWL Launch
WWL launch webinar
Catch up with the Open Doors World Watch List 2022 launch webinar from 19 January 2022.

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