There are few Christians in Afghanistan, where their religion is seen as western. Christians must keep their faith secret or risk being rejected by their families, or even killed. The only churches are secret. While Afghan Christians are at greatest risk, foreigners are also in danger. In 2014, several Christian aid workers were killed.

Christian population Thousands

Population 32.2m

Afghanistan

There are few Christians in Afghanistan, where their religion is seen as western. Christians must keep their faith secret or risk being rejected by their families, or even killed. The only churches are secret. While Afghan Christians are at greatest risk, foreigners are also in danger. In 2014, several Christian aid workers were killed.

Christian population Thousands

Population 32.2m

Afghanistan

There are few Christians in Afghanistan, where their religion is seen as western. Christians must keep their faith secret or risk being rejected by their families, or even killed. The only churches are secret. While Afghan Christians are at greatest risk, foreigners are also in danger. In 2014, several Christian aid workers were killed.

Christian population Thousands

Population 32.2m

Afghanistan