46. nepal
Region
Asia
Christian population
1 480 000 (4.7%)
Main relegion
Hinduism
Main threats
• Religious nationalism
• Clan oppression
In Nepal, most persecution is driven by Hindu extremists. They believe that all Nepali people should be Hindu and that Nepal should return to being an officially Hindu country. These groups have close ties to other Hindu extremists in neighbouring India. Anti-conversion laws have hindered the Church’s growth in Nepal; it can be very risky to convert from Hinduism to Christianity. Along with extremists, family and community can also increase pressure against Christians.
In 2025, massive demonstrations led to the resignation of Nepal’s prime minister. The political instability provided cover for an uptick in violence and pressure against Christians. While an interim government has been established, elections scheduled for March 2026 may determine Nepal’s near future. The country’s religious minorities live in an uncertain environment as they wait to see what will happen.
Total score
67%
Pressure
70.8%
Violence
45.6%
Please pray
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Ask God to protect and sustain believers who have converted from Hinduism, who can be targeted by their families, their community and their local government.
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Pray that stability would return, as political instability has created an environment where Hindu extremists can attack Christians without fear of consequences.
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Pray that God would change the hearts of Hindu extremists who target believers in Nepal.