Religion in the Central African Republic

The country is officially secular and freedom of religion is enshrined in its constitution.

[1][3] According to a 2019 study Protestants outnumber Catholics in the Central African Republic.

[6] Islam is the second largest religion in the country, practiced by 9-15 percent of the population.

It is believed that many of these followers incorporate traditional indigenous elements into their faith practices.

[8] In 2021, there were around 703,373 refugees from the Central African Republic in bordering countries, with most of them adhering to Islam.