Religion in Tonga

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Religion in Tonga (2016 estimate)[1][2]

  Methodism (53.7%)
  Mormonism (18.6%)
  Catholicism (14.2%)
  Other Christian (10.4%)
  Baháʼí Faith (2.2%)
  Other / None (0.8%)
The Centenary Chapel (popularly called Saione, or Zion), located in Nuku'alofa. It is the national seat of the Free Wesleyan Church.

Christianity is the predominant religion in Tonga, with Methodists having the most adherents.[1]

The constitution of Tonga establishes the freedom of religion, which is respected in practice by both the government and general society, although there are some laws which restrict commerce and broadcast media in accordance with Christian religious norms.

  1. ^ a b "Tonga Religions - Demographics".
  2. ^ "TONGA 2020 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT" (PDF). United States Department of State. Retrieved 5 October 2022.