Affiliation | 1997 census | 2007 census |
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Christian | 49.1% | 56.1% |
Catholic | 23.8% | 28.4% |
Zionist Christian | 17.5% | 15.5% |
Evangelical | 7.8% | 10.9% |
Anglican | - | 1.3% |
Muslim | 17.8% | 17.9% |
None | 23.1% | 18.7% |
Other/Unknown | 10.0% | 7.3% |
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Irreligion in Mozambique is not uncommon among Mozambicans largely in part due to past government suppression of religion. Though Christianity predominates, according to 2007 census results 19% of the country do not identify with a religion, down from 23.1% in 1997.
See also
References
- 1997 Census of Mozambique
- 2007 Census of Mozambique
- The World Factbook - Mozambique
- "Maputo Journal: In Marx's Garden: Atheism Wilts, Faith Blooms". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
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