The 2025 World Watch List
The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. You can scroll down to read about individual countries, or you can download the entire prayer guide booklet for free! You can also order a free physical copy of the booklet to be sent to your home. Each country's profile will give you a snapshot of what Christians face there, quotes from believers risking so much to follow Jesus and, most importantly, how you can pray.
In Open Doors’ World Watch List top 50 alone, 310m Christians face very high or extreme levels. Explore the country profiles to find information, stories and prayers for each of the countries, along with ways that you can stand with your persecuted church family in prayer and action. More about the World Watch List.
