Religion in the Central African Republic

Christianity is the largest religion in Central African Republic, with Catholicism being the largest branch. Islam is practiced by 9 percent of the population.[2][3] The vast majority of Muslims are Malikite Sunni. It is believed that many of these followers incorporate traditional indigenous elements into their faith practices.[4] According to a 2019 study Protestants outnumber Catholics in the Central African Republic.[5]

Religion in Central African Republic (2020)

  Christianity (89.5%)
  Islam (8.5%)
  Traditional Religions (1%)
  Other religions (2%)

Religion in Central African Republic [1]

  Christianity (89.1%)
  Islam (8.9%)
  Traditional Religions (0.9%)
  No religion (0.9%)
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References
  1. http://www.globalreligiousfutures.org/csv/61079/preview. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "Table: Christian Population as Percentages of Total Population by Country". Pew Research Center. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  3. "Table: Muslim Population by Country". Pew Research Center. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. International Religious Freedom Report 2010 - Central African Republic
  5. "Central African Republic".
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