| Country/Region |
Members |
Scriptures Distributed |
| Africa East |
12,662 |
81,396,430 |
| Africa West |
10,458 |
74,996,749 |
| Asia/Pacific |
9,887 |
44,230,275 |
| Australia |
3,494 |
14,176,482 |
| Brazil |
18,082 |
139,589,838 |
| British Isles |
5,419 |
37,225,726 |
| Canada |
4,776 |
25,368,620 |
| Central America/Caribbean |
9,177 |
94,627,506 |
| Europe East/Middle East |
10,770 |
107,201,318 |
| Europe West |
8,093 |
48,679,009 |
| Finland |
2,780 |
3,544,007 |
| Germany |
3,985 |
19,110,861 |
| Iceland |
296 |
361,259 |
| India |
11,535 |
91,160,713 |
| Japan |
2,512 |
33,669,074 |
| Korea |
3,071 |
47,588,266 |
| Nigeria |
3,907 |
40,699,565 |
| Norway |
1,700 |
2,004,211 |
| Philippines |
3,951 |
51,872,241 |
| Rep of China |
2,575 |
13,553,168 |
| South Africa |
4,458 |
30,084,464 |
| South America |
12,167 |
137,260,678 |
| Sweden |
3,380 |
5,232,267 |
| USA |
131,823 |
372,765,049 |
Changing Lives for 100 YearsThe Gideons International started distributing the Word of God in 1908. Today, we have more than 280,000 members—and an untold number of supporters—in more than 185 countries across the globe. These dedicated individuals give their time and money to make it possible for others to learn about the love of God by giving them access to His Word. In fact, we have placed or distributed more than 1.5 billion Scriptures around the world . . . and counting.For more information regarding Scripture distributions and a list of all countries currently included in the Gideon ministry, please refer to our worldwide ministry map. Download now Around the World . . . - There are 280,000 Gideons and Auxiliary members in more than 10,000 local groups worldwide.
- Approximately 1.5 billion Scriptures have been distributed worldwide since 1908, and more than 500 million Scriptures were distributed in just the last 10 years.
- 75.9 million Scriptures were distributed last year.
- On average, more than two copies of God's Word are distributed per second.
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