Religious freedom varies significantly worldwide, with some governments imposing severe restrictions on religious activity. A Pew Research Center study analyzing 198 countries and territories revealed that nearly all had some level of government control over religious practices. While the study avoided precise rankings due to tied scores and minimal differences between closely ranked nations, this gallery highlights the top 30 countries with the highest levels of religious restrictions, uncovering the challenges faced by religious groups and minorities around the world.
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