Religion in the Central African Republic

Religion in the Central African Republic (2020 estimate)[1]

  Christianity (89%)
  Islam (9%)
  Traditional faiths (1%)
  Others / None (1%)
Worshippers at the Bangui Cathedral

Christianity is the predominant religion in Central African Republic, with significant minorities of the adherents of Islam and Traditional African religions.

The country is officially secular and freedom of religion is enshrined in its constitution. Christmas and Easter are recognised as public holidays.[2]

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