Protestantism in Haiti

Protestants in Haiti are a significant minority of the population.

Protestantism was officially recognised in the country in 1985.^[1]

Demographics

The CIA Factbook reported that approximately 28.5% of the population is Protestant (Baptist 15.4%, Pentecostal 7.9%, Adventist 3%, Methodist 1.5% other 0.7%).^[2]

A Haitian Government survey in 2017^[3] noted that 35% of the population are Protestant. Figures from 2020 suggest that this is now at 19%.^[4]

Denominations

Protestant churches of significant size include the

In 2022, about 60% of Protestant churches in the country are part of the

Whereas a very small amount of Catholic Haitians combine their faith with aspects of Vodou, this practice is much more rare among Haitian Protestants, whose churches tend to strongly denounce Vodou as diabolical.^[6]

See also

• Religion in Haiti
• Christianity in Haiti
• Catholic Church in Haiti

References