This statistic shows religious diversity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2010, by share of religious population. In 2010, about 90 percent of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean were Christians.
Percentage of population in Latin America and the Caribbean that belonged to major religious groups in 2010, by religion
This statistic shows religious diversity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2010, by share of religious population. In 2010, about 90 percent of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean were Christians.
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| Percentage of population | |
|---|---|
| Christians | 90% |
| Unaffiliated | 8% |
| Folk religions | 2% |
| Percentage of population | |
|---|---|
| Christians | 90% |
| Unaffiliated | 8% |
| Folk religions | 2% |
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This statistic shows religious diversity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2010, by share of religious population. In 2010, about 90 percent of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean were Christians.
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- April 2014
- Region
- Central and South America
- Survey time period
- 2010
- Supplementary notes
- Folk religionists include followers of African traditional religions, Chinese folk religions, Native American religions and Australian aboriginal religions. The “Other religions” category includes Baha’is, Jains, Sikhs, Shintoists, Taoists, followers of Tenrikyo, Wiccans, Zoroastrians and adherents of many other faiths. Figures may not add to 100% due to rounding. Unfilled data represents less than 1 percent of population share.
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- Region
- Central and South America
- Survey time period
- 2010
- Supplementary notes
- Folk religionists include followers of African traditional religions, Chinese folk religions, Native American religions and Australian aboriginal religions. The “Other religions” category includes Baha’is, Jains, Sikhs, Shintoists, Taoists, followers of Tenrikyo, Wiccans, Zoroastrians and adherents of many other faiths. Figures may not add to 100% due to rounding. Unfilled data represents less than 1 percent of population share.
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