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Religion in Latin America and Caribbean

As of 2020, Christianity was by far the largest religion in Latin America, with an estimated 46 million adherents, nearly 90% of the population. Next comes the unaffiliated population, estimated at around 4.5 million people or 8.57% of the Latin American population.

Folk religions account for 2.17% of the population. Other Non-Christian faiths are less than 1% of the population and include Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, and smaller faiths.

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Latin America Population by Religion

As of 2020, Christianity was the largest religion in Latin America and the Caribbean, followed by the Unaffiliated population. Folk Religion together forms the second largest religion followed by Other smaller religions

Let’s look at the Europe population by adherents

ReligionsEst. Population 2020Percentage
Christians467,280,00088.60%
Unaffiliated45,190,0008.57%
Folk Religions11,470,0002.17%
Other Religions1,050,0000.20%
Muslims890,0000.17%
Hindus690,0000.13%
Buddhists430,0000.08%
Jews400,0000.08%
Total527,380,000 

Source: Pew Research Center

Top Latin Countries by Christian Population

Brazil is the country with the Largest Christian population in Latin America. It has an estimated 185 million people who adhere to Christianity. With a 48 million Christian population, Colombia is in second place followed by Argentina (37 million). Peru with a 31 million Christian population is in 4th place closely followed by Venezuela in the fifth spot.

Let’s have a Top countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by the Christian population. 

CountryChristians
Brazil185,430,000
Colombia48,150,000
Argentina37,420,000
Peru31,420,000
Venezuela29,540,000
Guatemala17,360,000
Chile16,380,000
Ecuador15,490,000
Bolivia11,120,000
Haiti10,040,000
Dominican Republic9,930,000
Honduras7,950,000
Paraguay7,390,000
Cuba6,610,000
El Salvador5,870,000
Nicaragua5,710,000
Costa Rica4,780,000
Panama3,720,000
Puerto Rico3,660,000
Jamaica2,270,000

Source: Pew Research Center

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Rajeev Rana

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