5 Most Atheist Countries in the World

4. Japan

Percentage of Population With No Religious Affiliation: 60%

Japan is a global economic power due to its GDP of $4.3 trillion which is the fourth largest in the world after the U.S., China, and Germany. It is also one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world and is capable of launching its own rockets and making its own chips. 46% of Japanese people had no religion according to IPSOS data, and at the same time, 39% were classified under ‘other religion’ which most likely includes Shintoism and Buddhism – two of Japan’s oldest religions.