Christians in Guinea-Bissau constitute approximately 19% of the country's population (280,000 people). [1]
Guinea-Bissau is the only Portuguese-speaking nation with a Muslim plurality, wherein others are mostly Christian. In 2007 Christians were concentrated in Bissau and other large towns. [2]
The Constitution sees freedom of conscience and religion as inviolable and provides for freedom of worship. [3]
In 2023, the country scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom. [4]
In 2022, over 70% of Christians belonged to the Roman Catholic Church (including Portuguese Guinea-Bissauans). [5]
There are two dioceses:
Christians in Guinea-Bissau constitute approximately 19% of the country's population (280,000 people). [1]
Guinea-Bissau is the only Portuguese-speaking nation with a Muslim plurality, wherein others are mostly Christian. In 2007 Christians were concentrated in Bissau and other large towns. [2]
The Constitution sees freedom of conscience and religion as inviolable and provides for freedom of worship. [3]
In 2023, the country scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom. [4]
In 2022, over 70% of Christians belonged to the Roman Catholic Church (including Portuguese Guinea-Bissauans). [5]
There are two dioceses: