Religion in Dominica

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Religion in Dominica (2020)[1]

  
Jehovah's Witness
(1.2%)
  Other Religions (0.3%)
Churches in Roseau, Dominica

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

marijuana in Dominica, as this plays an important role in their religious practice.[1]

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

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