Religion in Cameroon - Wikipedia
WEBChristianity is the majority religion in Cameroon, with significant minorities of the adherents of Islam and traditional faiths. Cameroon is officially a secular country.
Religious Beliefs In Cameroon - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · About 69.5% of the population of Cameroon are Christians Protestants, Roman Catholics or a different Christian group. 1. Roman Catholic. The first Catholic priests were sent into Cameroon in 1890 and received …
Cameroon - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Religion. Nearly two-fifths of the population is Roman Catholic, and more than a quarter is Protestant. Sunni Muslims account for about one-fifth of the population. Adherents of animist or traditional religions account for a small percentage of believers.
Cameroon - Wikipedia
WEBChristianity is the majority religion in Cameroon, with significant minorities practising Islam and traditional faiths. It has experienced tensions from the English-speaking territories, where politicians have advocated for greater decentralisation and even complete separation or independence (as in the Southern Cameroons National Council ).
Cameroon - United States Department of State
WEBAccording to the 2005 census, the most recent available, 69.2 percent of the population is Christian, 20.9 percent is Muslim, 5.6 percent is animist, 1.0 percent belongs to other religions, and 3.2 percent reports no religious affiliation.
Freedom of religion in Cameroon - Wikipedia
WEBThe Constitution of Cameroon provides for a secular state with freedom of religion. Muslim centers and Christian churches of various denominations operate freely throughout the country.
WEBAccording to the 2005 census, the most recent available, 69.2 percent of the population is Christian, 20.9 percent Muslim, 5.6 percent animist, 1.0 percent belongs to other religions, and 3.2 percent reports no religious affiliation.
WEBRoman Catholic 38.3%, Protestant 25.5%, other Christian 6.9%, Muslim 24.4%, animist 2.2%, other 0.5%, none 2.2% Population. Total: 30.1 million Median age: 18.5 years Population growth rate: 2.73% Urban: 59.3% Rural 40.7% Fertility.
What religion are Cameroonians? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Approximately 60% of the population in Cameroon is at least nominally Christian, with the Catholic and Protestant denominations being equally represented. Christianity has a strong presence in the country, shaping the beliefs and values of …
In Cameroon, religious freedom can’t be separated from politics
WEBAug 2, 2019 · The Cameroonian government has not tolerated much public dissent from any quarter, including the faith sector, and has acted aggressively to tamp down groups it sees as a threat. In 2013, for...