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Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Annunaki(m): 3:52pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
Where is Christianity growing the fastest? The Center for the Study of Global Christianity, based at Gordon Conwell Seminary, published In June 2013 an excellent report regarding Christianity in its Global Context. The full report can be found online at www.globalchristianity.org/globalcontext. From this report I identified the top 20 countries that have the highest percentage Christianity Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR). They are listed in Table 1. I have also calculated the number of years for the number of Christians to double, based on the Average Annual Growth Rate. Table 1. The Top 20 Countries Where Christianity Has the Highest Percentage Growth Rate Rank Country Continent Christian AAGR Years to double Majority Religion Percent Christian 1970 Percent Christian 2020 1 Nepal Asia, South Central 10.93% 6.6 Hindu 0.1% 3.8% 2 China Asia, Eastern 10.86% 6.6 Non-religious 0.1% 10.6% 3 United Arab Emirates Arabian Peninsula 9.34% 7.7 Muslim 5.9% 12.9% 4 Saudi Arabia Arabian Peninsula 9.27% 7.8 Muslim 0.3% 4.6% 5 Qatar Arabian Peninsula 7.81% 9.2 Muslim 4.5% 9.5% 6 Oman Arabian Peninsula 7.62% 9.4 Muslim 0.5% 4.6% 7 Yemen Arabian Peninsula 7.09% 9.1 Muslim 0.0% 0.2% 8 Mongolia Asia, Eastern 5.96% 12.1 Buddhist 0.3% 2.0% 9 Cambodia Asia, South-eastern 5.87% 12.3 Buddhist 0.5% 3.6% 10 Bahrain Arabian Peninsula 5.49% 13.1 Muslim 3.9% 7.9% 11 Benin Africa, Western 4.85% 14.8 Christian 18.1% 47.8% 12 Burkina Faso Africa, Western 4.81% 15.0 Muslim 9.0% 24.8% 13 South Sudan Africa, Eastern 4.67% 15.4 Christian 22.7% 63.8% 14 Bhutan Asia, South Central 4.60% 15.7 Buddhist 0.3% 1.1% 15 Mali Africa, Western 4.54% 15.9 Muslim 1.4% 3.8% 16 Brunei Asia, South-eastern 4.49% 16.0 Muslim 5.8% 14.1% 17 Guinea Africa, Western 4.44% 16.2 Muslim 1.3% 3.8% 18 Kuwait Arabian Peninsula 4.26% 16.9 Muslim 5.1% 9.2% 19 Singapore Asia, South-eastern 4.12% 16.3 Buddhist 7.8% 21.7% 20 Turks and Caicos Islands Caribbean 3.97% 18.1 Christian 99.5% 91.6% What’s happening in these countries? Are you surprised to see that 19 of the countries in the top 20 are in Asia and Africa Did you notice 11 countries on the top 20 list are Muslim majority countries? Did you catch that not a single country from Europe, Northern America or Latin America makes the top 20 list? Did you notice the world’s newest country, South Sudan? South Sudan became an independent country in July 2011, separating from the Muslim majority of Northern Sudan. Did you see that highest Christian growth rates are found among all major non-Christian religious groups: Hindus, Non-Religious, Buddhists, Muslims and Ethno-religionists (Benin and South Sudan) Did you observe that the majority of the top 20 countries are clustered in three areas: Eastern Asia, Western Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Clearly some interesting things are happening in these countries. I shall look a bit deeper at what factors are contributing to the growth of Christianity in each area. Asia heads of the pack fore more: https://discipleallnations./2013/08/25/the-top-20-countries-where-christianity-is-growing-the-fastest/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Nobody: 3:57pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
So, what will this give to you now OP? Try and find a job ok? Joblessness is a disease. You tend to do the undoable and meddle into the unnecessary. End time OP 4 Likes |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Annunaki(m): 4:01pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
The primary growth factor in Asia is conversion growth. China, Nepal, Cambodia and Mongolia have high conversation rates among their indigenous people. The majority of becoming Christians come from non-religious, Buddhist and Hindu backgrounds. The conversion rate is two to eight times higher (in the case of China) than rate of population growth. Currently China has the third highest number of Christians in the world, following the United States and Brazil. Keep your eye on China. If the high growth rate continues, China may become the country with the most Christians by 2030. In an earlier post I’ve explained some of what is happening in Mongolia. 1 Like |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by pneumaticos(m): 4:04pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
keyzid: Its not meant for people without understanding to know Phronema 3 Likes |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Annunaki(m): 4:23pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
keyzid: You that you are not jobless, what are you busy doing on the thread of a jobless person? 3 Likes |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Nobody: 7:18pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
pneumaticos:Birds of a feather they say, flocks together. How should I be convinced you ad op are not I.diot of the same specie? |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Nobody: 8:30pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
Annunaki: This is true about China. There's a church in China where praise and worship goes on for 5 (five) hours at least, and if the pastor gives a sermon that is less than 3 (three) hours - the congregation complains. Reason being; they feel they've been starved of the gospel long enough, and its their time, they feel they have to catch up with the rest of the christian world. 3 Likes |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by omasco92(m): 9:09pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
THE kINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Watch and pray. 1 Like |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by tartar9(m): 7:21am On Nov 26, 2015 |
by conversion or by hungry xtians immigrating |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by Annunaki(m): 8:54am On Dec 11, 2015 |
The gospel of Christ is so compelling that it gives meaning to life and I won't havve it any other way. Thank you so much Lord Jesus for all the love, your message and assurance of salvation. May your name be magnified forever more. 1 Like |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:10am On Jan 14, 2018 |
Annunaki: Glory to God! Maranatha Jesus. |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by sonofthunder: 5:05am On Jan 14, 2018 |
Interesting... 1 Like |
Re: Top Twenty Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest by drips8(m): 11:14pm On Mar 03, 2018 |
Annunaki: Rubbish Islam and Christianity are on the decline secularism is the fastest growing 1 Like |
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