Religion in Rwanda (2022 census)[1]
Christianity is the largest religion in Rwanda, with Protestantism and Catholicism being its main denominations. Around 3% of the population claims no religious affiliation, while another 3% practices other religions including traditional faiths. Approximately 2% of the populace is Muslim (mainly Sunni).[1]
There is also a small population of Baha'is, as well as some practising traditional indigenous beliefs. There has been a proliferation of small, usually Christian-linked schismatic religious groups since the 1994 genocide.[2]
There are small communities of Hindus and Buddhists, comprising mostly foreign adherents, typically businessmen from China and India as well as university professors and students. Neither religion seriously attempts conversion in Rwanda; although, there is a Hindu Temple of Rwanda as a place of worship.[3]
- ^ a b "Rwanda". United States Department of State. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ International Religious Freedom Report, 2013: Rwanda, United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Retrieved 2019-05-25; International Religious Freedom Report, 2011: Rwanda, United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Retrieved 2019-05-25. This article incorporates text from these sources, which are in the public domain.
- ^ Adekunle, Julius (2007). Culture and Customs of Rwanda. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 40. ISBN 9780313331770.