Religion in Sri Lanka
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,044,123 (#58 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Ethnic Groups | Sinhalese 74.9%, Sri Lankan Tamil 11.2%, Sri Lankan Moors 9.2%, Indian Tamil 4.2%, other 0.5% (2012 est.) |
| Religions | Buddhist (official) 70.2%, Hindu 12.6%, Muslim 9.7%, Roman Catholic 6.1%, other Christian 1.3%, other 0.05% (2012 est.) |
| Buddhism | 70.2% (2012 est.) |
| Hinduism | 12.6% (2012 est.) |
| Islam | 9.7% (2012 est.) |
| Christianity | 7.4% (2012 est.) |
| Roman Catholicism | 6.1% (2012 est.) |
Article Info
| Title | Religion in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5688 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in Sri Lanka.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021. <religionfacts.com/sri-lanka> |