The Bahamas’ population is predominantly Christian. About 96 % of the population adheres to Christianity. Among Christians Protestant (80%) is the largest group followed by Roman Catholics (29.6%) and other Christians at 1.3%.
It also has smaller communities of Jews, Muslims, Baháʼís, Hindus, Rastafarians, and practitioners of traditional African religions such as Obeah. The remaining 3% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”
Religion percentage in the Bahamas
- Christians – 96 %
– Protestant (80%)
– Roman Catholic (14.5%)
– Other Christian (1.3%) - Unaffiliated: 3%
- Other Religion -1%
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