May 15, 2024, 08:48 AM IST

8 most atheist countries

Mahipal Chouhan

China: China has a long history of atheism, especially under communist rule. The government's official stance is atheism, and religious practices are tightly regulated.

Japan: While Japan has a rich spiritual and religious history, many Japanese people identify as atheists or non-religious. Traditional religious practices often coexist with secularism.

Czech Republic: The Czech Republic is known for having a high percentage of atheists or people who are non-religious. This is attributed to historical factors such as communist rule and a general trend towards secularism.

Sweden: Sweden is often cited as one of the most secular countries in the world. While Christianity was historically dominant, there has been a significant decline in religious affiliation, with many Swedes identifying as atheists or agnostics.

Norway: Norway is known for its high levels of secularism and atheism. While the Lutheran Church is the state religion, many Norwegians are non-religious or atheists.

Estonia: Estonia is another European country with a high percentage of atheists or non-religious people. This trend is often attributed to the country's history of Soviet rule and a subsequent emphasis on secularism.

Netherlands: The Netherlands has a long history of religious tolerance and a strong tradition of secularism. While Christianity has historically been dominant, there has been a significant decline in religious affiliation, with many Dutch people identifying as atheists or non-religious.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports