Religion in Togo

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Religion in Togo (Arda 2020 estimate)[1]

Christianity (47.8%)

Traditional faiths (32.4%)

Islam (18.4%)

Other (0.6%)

Baháʼí (0.5%)

None (0.2%)

Holy Ghost Cathedral in Kpalimé.

Religion in Togo is diverse, with Christianity being the most widely professed faith. A substantial number of the Togolese also practice traditional faiths and Islam.

A significant number of Christians and Muslims in Togo also incorporate elements of folk religion.[2][3] Togo is a secular state and the nation's constitution provides freedom of religion and worship.[4]

## Overview

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The 2014 General Population and Housing Census noted that among Christians, 25% are Roman Catholics, while other denominations included Methodists, Lutherans, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and Jehovah's Witnesses. Nichiren Buddhists, followers of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, Baha’is and Hindus are among other religious groups in the country.[5]

Christians live mainly in the south of the country, while Muslims live predominately in the central and northern regions.

## Freedom of Religion

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In 2022, Freedom House rated Togo's religious freedom as 3 out of 4,[6] noting that religious freedom is constitutionally protected and generally respected in practice. Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism are recognised by the state; other groups must register as religious associations to receive similar benefits. The registration process has been subject to long delays with almost 900 applications pending at the beginning of 2021.

## See also

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* Catholic Church in Togo
* Islam in Togo

## References

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1. ^ "Religions in Togo | Arda". www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
2. ^ "Togo 2012 International Religious Freedom Report" (PDF). 2009-2017 Archive for the U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. 2012. p. 1. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
3. ^ Matt, Phillips; Andrew, David; Bainbridge, James; Bewer, Tim; Bindloss, Joe; Carillet, Jean-Bernard; Clammer, Paul; Cornwell, Jane; Crossan, Rob; et al. (Authors) (September 2007). The Africa Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the Continent. Coordinated by Matt Phillips. Footscray, Australia: Lonely Planet. p. 94\. ISBN 978-1-74104-602-1. OCLC 144596621.
4. ^ "Togo 2021 International Religious Freedom Report" (PDF). Office of International Religious Freedom. 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
5. ^ US State Dept 2021 report, Retrieved 2023-4-25
6. ^ Freedom House, Retrieved 2023-04-25

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