5 Most Atheist Countries in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the five most atheist countries in the world. If you want to take a deeper look at the link between religion and economic output, then check out 25 Most Atheist Countries in the World.

5. Hong Kong SAR

Percentage of Population With No Religious Affiliation: 51.8%

While Hong Kong is not a country, it still makes it to our list since Pew Research compiles data separately for it and because the percentage of its population being irreligious makes for the majority. Hong Kong is a Chinese autonomous region and it is one of the most prosperous regions in the world due to its geographic location. Hong Kong provides a conduit to Chinese financial markets and securities, and it also has some of the largest sea and airports in the world.