New Report Reveals More than 500 Million Christians Worldwide Face Bible Access Restrictions Despite Increased Availability

More than 500 million Christians face Bible access restrictions worldwide: report

New data reveals that more than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, as laws imposed by governments hostile to Christianity and socioeconomic barriers prevent many people who would like Bibles from having them.

500 million Christians worldwide are facing restrictions to access the Word of God

More than 500 million Christians worldwide face restrictions on obtaining or using a Bible, with government controls, extremist violence, and pressure from families and communities making access difficult or dangerous. The Bible Access List 2026, published by the Bible Access Initiative, a partnership of Bible agencies and ministries, estimates that more than 250 million of […]

New report reveals more than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions despite increased availability

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500 Million Christians Face Barriers to Bible Access Worldwide, New Report Finds

A groundbreaking new report reveals that half a billion Christians globally face surprising obstacles to accessing the Bible, challenging assumptions about widespread availability.

Report spotlights complex issue of Bible access, shortages worldwide

The second annual Bible Access List highlights the complex issue of Bible access and shortages worldwide, revealing that persecution-related restrictions, socioeconomic barriers and safe digital access limitations continue ...