Religion in East Timor
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,413,958 (#155 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Demonym | noun: Timorese adjective: Timorese |
| Ethnic Groups | Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) (includes Tetun, Mambai, Tokodede, Galoli, Kemak, Baikeno), Melanesian-Papuan (includes Bunak, Fataluku, Bakasai), small Chinese minority |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 97.6%, Protestant/Evangelical 2%, Muslim 0.2%, other 0.2% (2015 est.) |
| Christianity | 99.6% (2015 est.) |
| Roman Catholicism | 97.6% (2015 est.) |
| Protestantism | 2% (2015 est.) |
| Islam | 0.2% (2015 est.) |
Sources
- “Timor-Leste.” CIA World Factbook.
- “East Timor.” Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.
- “East Timor.” Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in East Timor |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5576 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in East Timor.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022. <religionfacts.com/east-timor> |