Launching Q3 2026

Gospel Access Index

Where Can the Gospel Go Today?

The GPRFO Gospel Access Index measures legal, social, and physical barriers to religious practice in every district on earth.

A 0-100 score for every district worldwide, updated monthly.

The Access Scale

0-20

Hostile

SEVERE

Heavy persecution, illegal to convert, active killing of religious minorities. Churches operate underground or not at all.

21-40

Restricted

HIGH RISK

Churches bombed, pastors killed, forced displacement common. Worship possible but dangerous.

41-60

Tense

MODERATE

Discrimination present, occasional violence, but open churches exist. Legal protections inconsistent.

61-80

Free

STABLE

Minor restrictions, religious practice generally free. Some social discrimination may exist.

81-100

Open

OPTIMAL

Full religious freedom protected by law and practice. All faiths can worship openly without fear.

The Global Reality

3 Billion+

People living in "Restricted" or "Hostile" zones for religious practice

50+

Countries with significant restrictions

1 in 7

Christians facing persecution globally

Q3 2026

Interactive map launch

Interactive Map Coming Q3 2026

Our interactive map will allow you to explore the Gospel Access Index for every district worldwide. Filter by country, risk level, and time period. Download reports and access the API for integration into your own systems.

Interactive Global Map

Visualizing the Gospel Access Index across 200+ countries

District-Level Detail

Zoom into any district worldwide for specific scores and analysis

Export Data

Download CSV, JSON, or PDF reports for offline analysis

API Access

Integrate Gospel Access Index data into your applications

Why It Matters

You can't finish the Great Commission if you don't know where the unreached are — or how dangerous it is to reach them.

For Mission Organizations

  • Deploy resources to accessible areas
  • Use alternative methods in hostile zones
  • Protect field workers with risk data
Faithful worshipping outside a burnt mosque - GPRFO tracks all faiths equally

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