More Than 500 Million Christians Worldwide Face Restrictions On Bible Access, New Report Reveals
The annual assessment covers 106 countries and finds 87 meet the Bible restrictions criteria, while 81 face shortages.
- The Bible Access Initiative’s 2026 report says more than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions across 106 countries.
- Afghanistan ranked as having the greatest restrictions, followed by Yemen, Somalia, North Korea, Eritrea and Mauritania.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria and India each face Bible shortages of more than 10 million copies.
- Bible Access List co-creator Wybo Nicolai said Bible availability should not be confused with access, citing persecution, poverty and limited internet coverage as barriers.
17 Articles
17 Articles
More Than 500 Million Christians Worldwide Face Restrictions On Bible Access, New Report Reveals
More than half a billion Christians worldwide face restrictions that make obtaining or reading the Bible difficult or dangerous, according to a new international report revealing the enormous challenges believers face in accessing God's Word.
Half a Billion Christians Around the World Can't Access the Bible, New Analysis Shows - Charisma Magazine Online
While technology has greatly expanded the availability of Scripture, a perfect storm of calamities has kept the Bible out of the hands of half a billion Christians around the globe. According to just-released data from the 2026 Bible Access List, the second such analysis from the Bible Access Initiative, 125 million believers are unable to […]
Bible Access Remains Limited for 500 Million Christians Amid Persecution
More than 500 million Christians around the world face obstacles to obtaining a Bible because of government restrictions, persecution and socioeconomic barriers, according to a new global report. The Bible Access Initiative released its 2026 Bible Access List on Thursday, assessing the availability of Scripture worldwide. Afghanistan ranked as the country with the greatest barriers, followed by Yemen, Somalia, North Korea, Eritrea and Mauritania…
Half a Billion Christians Around the World Can’t Access the Bible, New Analysis Shows
While technology has greatly expanded the availability of Scripture, a perfect storm of calamities has kept the Bible out of the hands of half a billion Christians around the globe. According to just-released data from the 2026 Bible Access List, the second such analysis from the Bible Access Initiative, 125 million believers are unable to access God’s Word in any format, even in countries where Scripture is technically allowed and safe to posse…
Over 500 Million Christians Worldwide Face Severe Bible Access Restrictions, New Report Reveals
The Bible Access Initiative says more than 500 million Christians face barriers to Scripture, with Afghanistan ranking highest for restrictions and several countries reporting major Bible shortages.
More than 500 million Christians face Bible access restrictions worldwide: report
New data reveals that more than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, as laws imposed by governments hostile to Christianity and socioeconomic barriers prevent many people who would like Bibles from having them.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
