5 Most Atheist Countries in the World

4. Japan

Religiously Unaffiliated Population: 60%

Japan is one of the most developed and technologically advanced nations on Earth. Its GDP of $4.3 trillion in nominal terms is the third largest in the world, which lends it a per capita income of $33,822. Japan is known for its vibrant car manufacturing and robotics industries, with Japanese firms being among the world leaders in these domains. At the same time, most of the Japanese population is irreligious, with a high number of Buddhists and the least number of Christians. Japanese philosophies such as Zen Buddhism have also often created curiosity among Westerners – with one notable follower being Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s late co founder, Mr. Steve Jobs.