Religion in South Sudan
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
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| Population | 10,984,074 (#84 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Demonym | noun: South Sudanese (singular and plural) adjective: South Sudanese |
| Ethnic Groups | Dinka (Jieng) 35.8%, Nuer (Naath) 15.6%, Shilluk (Chollo), Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi, Baka, Fertit (2011 est.) |
| Religions | Christian 60.5, Folk Religions 32.9%, Muslim 6.2% (2020 est.) |
| Christianity | 60.5% (2020 est.) |
| Folk | 32.9% (2020 est.) |
| Islam | 6.2% (2020 est.) |
Sources
- “South Sudan.” CIA World Factbook.
- “South Sudan.” Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.
- “South Sudan.” Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in South Sudan |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5686 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in South Sudan.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022. <religionfacts.com/south-sudan> |