Religion in Republic of the Congo
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,417,414 (#119 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Ethnic Groups | Kongo 40.5%, Teke 16.9%, Mbochi 13.1%, foreigner 8.2%, Sangha 5.6%, Mbere/Mbeti/Kele 4.4%, Punu 4.3%, Pygmy 1.6%, Oubanguiens 1.6%, Duma 1.5%, Makaa 1.3%, other and unspecified 1% (2015 est.) |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 33.1%, Awakening Churches/Christian Revival 22.3%, Protestant 19.9%, Salutiste 2.2%, Muslim 1.6%, Kimbanguiste 1.5%, other 8.1%, none 11.3% (2010 est.) |
| Christianity | 75.3% (2010 est.) |
| Rc | 33.1% (2010 est.) |
| Prot | 19.9% (2010 est.) |
| None | 11.3% (2010 est.) |
| Islam | 1.6% (2010 est.) |
Sources
- “Republic of the Congo.” CIA World Factbook.
- “Republic of the Congo.” Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.
- “Republic of the Congo.” Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5665 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in Republic of the Congo.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 29 Jan. 2022. <religionfacts.com/republic-of-congo> |