Christianity in Tanzania

Christianity is the largest religion in Tanzania, professed by around 63.1% of the total population as of 2020.

Christianity was introduced in the 16th century when Franciscans established a mission in Kilwa.

[5] A 2020 Pew Forum survey estimates that approximately 63% of the population identifies as Christian, 34% as Muslim, and 5% practitioners of other religions.

[7] The Eastern Orthodox Church claims an estimated 200,000 adherents in Tanzania.

[10] A 2015 study estimates some 180,000 believers in Christ from a Muslim background living in the country, most of them Protestant.