List of Theravada Majority Countries
| Rank | Country | Population | Buddhist % | Buddhist total | Importance of religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 66,720,153 | 94.6% | 63,117,265 | 97% |
| 2 | Burma | 60,280,000 | 89% | 53,649,200 | 96% |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 21,283,913 | 69.1% | 14,707,184 | 100% |
| 4 | Cambodia | 14,701,717 | 96.4% | 14,172,455 | 95% |
| 5 | Laos | 6,477,211 | 67% | 4,339,731 | 98% |
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