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Christianity Surging Across Asia Despite Persecution, Reports Show
by Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Staff
(Worthy News) – Amid rising persecution across much of Asia, the Christian faith is growing at an unprecedented pace, with millions turning to Christ in countries historically resistant to the gospel. According to new data from Christian researchers and missions organizations, Asia is witnessing a quiet revival—even in the face of violence, legal restrictions, and systemic opposition.
International Christian Concern (ICC) reports that as of 2024, approximately 415 million Christians reside in Asia—roughly 8% of the continent’s population. This marks a significant increase from 2010, when Christians accounted for only 3% of Asia’s population.
Researchers attribute this growth to a convergence of factors, including spiritual hunger amid rapid modernization, strong Christian community networks, dedicated missionary work, and the gospel’s ability to take root within diverse cultures. According to The Economist, Christianity in Asia has grown by approximately 1.6% per year between 2020 and 2025.
This spiritual awakening is happening under intense pressure. Christians throughout Asia face widespread persecution, including violent attacks, social ostracization, legal bans on conversion, government surveillance, and imprisonment. Access to Bibles and Christian literature is restricted in many regions, while churches are shut down or denied permits. Yet the faith continues to spread.
In China, where government-led persecution is among the most severe, estimates of the Christian population range from 6% to as high as 15%. Even the lower figure represents over 85 million believers in the world’s most populous nation.
South Korea has become a global missions leader, second only to the United States in the number of missionaries sent abroad. In Mongolia, where Christianity was nearly absent just a few decades ago, hundreds of fellowships and churches now exist. Growth is also being reported in nations such as Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar—many of which are under Communist, Buddhist, or Islamic rule.
“Praise the Lord for this growth despite the huge obstacles,” said an ICC staff member. “We are working with indigenous missionaries and incredible local partners to stand with these believers. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”
The ICC is urging global Christians to continue praying for Asia’s growing church, supporting discipleship efforts, and encouraging persecuted believers. “The church in Asia is strong,” the staffer added, “but it needs continued support to stand firm under pressure and to raise up new generations of bold, Bible-rooted Christians.”
Copyright 1999-2026 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.
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