Religion in the Central African Republic

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Religion in the Central African Republic (2020 estimate)[1]

  Christianity (89%)
  Islam (9%)
  Traditional faiths (1%)
  Others / None (1%)
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Worshippers at the Bangui Cathedral

Traditional African religions
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The country is officially

secular
and freedom of religion is enshrined in its constitution.

Overview

Christianity is practiced by 75-89 percent of the population.[1][2] According to a 2019 study Protestants outnumber Catholics in the Central African Republic.[3] Accordingly, 61% of the population is Protestant and 28% is Catholic.[4] Some Christians are influenced by animist beliefs and practices.[5]

Malikite Sunni. It is believed that many of these followers incorporate traditional indigenous elements into their faith practices.[7] In 2021, there were around 703,373 refugees from the Central African Republic in bordering countries, with most of them adhering to Islam.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Religions in Central African Republic | PEW-GRF". www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
  2. ^ "Religious Freedom in the World, Report 2021: Central African Republic" (PDF). Aid to the Church in Need. 2021.
  3. ^ "Central African Republic".
  4. ^ a b "2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Central African Republic". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
  5. ^ "Central African Republic". The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
  6. ^ "Central African Republic: A Role for Religious Leaders in Calming Conflict?". United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
  7. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2010 - Central African Republic
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