Religion in Dominica
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The most common religion in Dominica is Christianity, with a majority of practitioners identifying as Catholic. Various minority religious groups are also present on the island.
The constitution of Dominica establishes the freedom of religion.[1]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, approximately 53% of the population were Catholic; Evangelical Protestants (Pentecostals, Baptists and the Christian Union Mission) made up 20% of the population, while Seventh-day Adventists constituted 7%. Other groups included Anglicans, Methodists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Muslims, Rastafarians, and Baha’is, although 9% of the population professed no religious affiliation.[1]
Estimates in 2022 suggested that Catholics represented 61.4% of the population, Protestants 28.6%, Rastafarians 1.3%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.2%, “other” 0.3%, and 6.1% unspecified beliefs or none.[1]
Religious freedom
The constitution of
Possession of up to 28grams (1 oz) of cannabis was legalized in October 2020. Residents of Dominica may grow up to 3 cannabis plants per household.[2]
The government subsidizes the salaries of teachers at private religious schools. Public schools typically include optional non-denominational prayers in morning assemblies.[1]
Religious groups may register with the government in order to receive non-profit status.[1]
In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom.[3]
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Dominica
- Islam in Dominica
- Bahá'í Faith in Dominica
References