Christianity is the predominant religion in Central African Republic, with significant minorities of the adherents of Islam and Traditional African religions.
Religion in the Central African Republic (2020 estimate)[1]
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The country is officially secular and freedom of religion is enshrined in its constitution.
Overview
editChristianity 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]
Islam is the second largest religion in the country, practiced by 9-15 percent of the population.[6][1] The vast majority of Muslims are 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Religions in Central African Republic | PEW-GRF". www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ "Religious Freedom in the World, Report 2021: Central African Republic" (PDF). Aid to the Church in Need. 2021.
- ^ "Central African Republic".
- ^ a b "2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Central African Republic". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ "Central African Republic". The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ "Central African Republic: A Role for Religious Leaders in Calming Conflict?". United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2010 - Central African Republic