The Bible Access List, released Thursday by the Bible Access Initiative, combines data and expert analysis from 88 countries to identify where Scripture is most difficult to obtain. “While there are many misconceptions about Bible access worldwide, the Bible Access List highlights the complexities and nuances of the issue,” said Ken Bitgood, founder and CEO of the Digital Bible Society, one of the initiative’s founding partners. “Unfettered access to the Bible is not a universal standard.”The Bible Restrictions List measures barriers such as government bans, extremist activity, and socioeconomic factors that block Bible distribution. “One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to solving the issues of Bible access globally,” said Jaap van Bezooijen, who oversaw the research. The 2025 steering partners include the Digital Bible Society, Frontlines International, and Bible League International, with contributions from Biblica, Bible League Canada, OneHope, and others.