Religion in Suriname
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 614,749 (#170 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Demonym | noun: Surinamer(s) adjective: Surinamese |
| Ethnic Groups | Hindustani (a.k.a. "East Indians") 27.4%, Maroon ( African ancestry) 21.7%, Creole (mixed White and Black) 15.7%, Javanese 13.7%, mixed 13.4%, other 7.6%, unspecified 0.6% |
| Religions | Protestant 23.6% (includes Evangelical 11.2%, Moravian 11.2%, Reformed .7%, Lutheran .5%), Hindu 22.3%, Roman Catholic 21.6%, Muslim 13.8%, other Christian 3.2%, Winti 1.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.2%, other 1.7%, none 7.5%, unspecified 3.2% (2012 est.) |
| Christianity | 49.6% (2012 est.) |
| Prot | 23.6% (2012 est.) |
| Hinduism | 22.3% (2012 est.) |
| Rc | 21.6% (2012 est.) |
| Islam | 13.8% (2012 est.) |
| None | 7.5% (2012 est.) |
| Jehovahs Witnesses | 1.2% (2012 est.) |
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in Suriname |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5690 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in Suriname.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 16 Jan. 2022. <religionfacts.com/suriname> |