20 Most Buddhist Countries in Asia

In this article, we will take a look at the 20 most Buddhist countries in Asia. If you would like to skip our discussion on the global influence of Buddhism, you can go to the 5 Most Buddhist Countries in Asia.

Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion in the world, with over 500 million followers as of 2020. Buddhists make up almost 7% of the world’s population, and almost half of the world's population of Buddhists live in China. Despite having the largest population of Buddhists in the world, only 18% of China’s population identify as Buddhists. The remaining Buddhists live primarily...