Religion in Ghana

Religion in Ghana (2021 census)[1]

  Christianity (71.3%)
  Islam (19.9%)
  Traditional faiths (3.2%)
  None (1.1%)
  Others/Undeclared (4.5%)
Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral in the capital Accra

Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with 71.3% of the population belonging to various Christian denominations as of 2021 census.[2] Islam is practised by 19.9% of the total population. According to a report by the Pew Research, 51% of Muslims are followers of Sunni Islam, while approximately 16% belong to the Ahmadiyya movement and around 8% identify with Shia Islam, while the remainder are non-denominational Muslims.[3][4]

Ghana is a secular state and the country's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship. Christmas and Easter are recognized as national holidays.[4]

  1. ^ "2021 PHC General Report Vol 3C, Background Characteristics" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service.
  2. ^ "2021 PHC General Report Vol 3C, Background Characteristics" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service.
  3. ^ The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity (PDF) (Report). Pew Research Center, Forum on Religious & Public life. August 9, 2012. pp. 29–31. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Owusu-Ansah (1994), "Religion and Society".