Religion in Benin

Christianity is the most widely professed religion in Benin, with 42.8% of the nation's total population being member of various Christian denominations. According to the 2002 census, the population of Benin is 27.1% Catholic, 24.4% Muslim, 17.3% Vodoun, 10.4% Protestant (which includes Celestial 5%, Methodist 3.2%, and other Protestant 2.2%), 5.3% of other Christian denominations, and 15.5% of other religions.

Religion in Benin

Christianity is the most widely professed religion in Benin, with 42.8% of the nation's total population being member of various Christian denominations. According to the 2002 census, the population of Benin is 27.1% Catholic, 24.4% Muslim, 17.3% Vodoun, 10.4% Protestant (which includes Celestial 5%, Methodist 3.2%, and other Protestant 2.2%), 5.3% of other Christian denominations, and 15.5% of other religions.