Nigeria - Religions
Religión Nigeria
The latest survey data indicate believers share of Nigeria population, has dropped to 99.77%. As to Islam it has increased, the previous survey recorded 44.61% of the population professed it and according to the latest data 46.87% follow it.
The second-largest religion in Nigeria is Christianity, accounts for about 42.69% of the population.
Related data:
| Date | Christianity | Islam | Buddhism | Animist | Baha’i | Other | Non-Religious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 42.69% | 46.87% | 10.00% | 0.02% | 0.19% | 0.23% | |
| 1990 | 45.80% | 44.61% | 0.01% | 8.84% | 0.03% | 0.50% | 0.21% |
| 1985 | 44.82% | 49.91% | 4.95% | 0.02% | 0.08% | 0.20% | |
| 1980 | 46.22% | 45.36% | 5.69% | 0.03% | 2.44% | 0.25% | |
| 1975 | 44.00% | 44.04% | 11.65% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.24% | |
| 1970 | 39.57% | 41.07% | 19.11% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.21% | |
| 1965 | 37.95% | 39.00% | 21.28% | 0.02% | 1.58% | 0.18% | |
| 1960 | 39.05% | 35.93% | 24.01% | 0.01% | 0.83% | 0.17% |
