Buddhism is the majority religion in Cambodia and Theravada Buddhism is the official religion of Cambodia. Theravada Buddhism is practiced by more than 95 percent of the population and is deeply influenced by Hinduism and native animism.
Mahayana Buddhism is the religion of the majority of Chinese and Vietnamese in Cambodia. Elements of other religious practices, such as the veneration of folk heroes and ancestors, Confucianism, and Taoism mixed with Chinese Buddhism are also practiced.
Other Religions include Islam, Christianity, and folk religions. Islam is followed by about 1-2% of the population and comes in three varieties, two practiced by the Cham people and a third by the descendants of Malays, resident in the country for generations.
Religion percentage in Cambodia
Religion/ Affiliations | Percent % |
Buddhism | 97.90% |
Islam | 1.10% |
Christianity | 0.50% |
Others | 0.60% |