Benin - Religions
Religión Benin
The latest survey data indicate believers share of Benin population, has dropped to 96.17%. As to Christianity it has also decreased, the previous survey recorded 43.22% of the population professed it and according to the latest data 42.75% follow it.
The second-largest religion in Benin is Animist Religions, accounts for about 30.16% of the population.
Related data:
| Date | Christianity | Islam | Hindu | Animist | Baha’i | Other | Non-Religious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.75% | 22.88% | 0.08% | 30.16% | 0.14% | 0.16% | 3.83% |
| 2000 | 43.22% | 24.70% | 28.70% | 0.13% | 1.20% | 2.05% | |
| 1995 | 33.95% | 22.00% | 42.65% | 0.15% | 1.05% | 0.21% | |
| 1990 | 27.58% | 18.36% | 53.22% | 0.17% | 0.52% | 0.15% | |
| 1985 | 25.00% | 12.00% | 62.73% | 0.17% | 0.10% | ||
| 1980 | 23.58% | 10.32% | 63.69% | 0.16% | 2.20% | 0.06% | |
| 1975 | 21.00% | 11.85% | 66.68% | 0.14% | 0.28% | 0.04% | |
| 1970 | 18.07% | 14.00% | 67.75% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.02% | |
| 1965 | 14.65% | 12.49% | 72.50% | 0.11% | 0.23% | 0.01% | |
| 1960 | 15.13% | 12.47% | 72.21% | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.01% |
