The 2021 census showed that, out of almost 8.8 million residents in Portugal aged 15 years and more, over seven million were catholic. The second most representative religious group in the country was protestant, a community with almost 187 thousand members. Islam accounted for almost 36.5 thousand believers, while Judaism for just 2.9 thousand. Those without religion totaled 1.2 million residents.
Number of residents in Portugal in 2021, by region and religion
(in 1,000s)
The majority of respondents answered the 2021 census online. However, other forms of response were possible, namely paper questionnaire and by telephone.
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Statistics Portugal. (November 23, 2022). Number of residents in Portugal in 2021, by region and religion (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 01, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1422742/portugal-population-by-region-and-religion/
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Statistics Portugal. (2022). Number of residents in Portugal in 2021, by region and religion (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 01, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1422742/portugal-population-by-region-and-religion/
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