Physical Attacks On Churches Saw A 600% Increase In 2023, Annual Report Shows

One in seven Christians (365 million) across the globe live under what the report calls “high levels” of persecution. In 2023, the report counts 4,998 believers who were killed because of their faith, some 15,000 churches or Christian properties that were attacked, and around 4,000 Christians who were detained by authorities. Additionally, nearly 300,000 believers were driven from the homes by war or extremism.

The physical attacks on churches and church property saw a sixfold increase over last year, Open Doors says.