Asian atheism and intelligence

China has the world's largest atheist population.

Razib Khan points out in Discover Magazine, "most secular nations in the world are those of East Asia, in particular what are often termed “Confucian societies.” It is likely therefore that the majority of the world’s atheists are actually East Asian."

The current atheist population mostly resides in East Asia (particularly China) and in secular Europe/Australia among whites. See: Western atheism and race

China has the world's largest atheist population.

China has the 5th highest national IQ in the world with a score of 105. At the same time, Singapore and South Korea (which have higher degrees of religion/religious freedom} have higher national IQ scores of 108 and 106 respectively. In addition, Hong Kong, which has a greater degree of religious freedom than mainland China, has a regional IQ score of 108. See also: China, state atheism and persecution

In the latter part of the 20th century and throughout the 21st century, China has seen a rapid growth of evangelical Christianity within their nation, increased economic development and a leap in intelligence scores. See also: Growth of Christianity in China and Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

Atheistic and communist Vietnam has an national IQ score of 94.