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Religión Senegal

Growth of believers and Islam in Senegal

Islam, with 75% of the population, is the religion of the majority of the population. A very hight percentage of population, 98.2%, confess to having religious feelings.

The latest survey data indicate believers share of Senegal population, has increase to 98.2%. As to Islam it has also increased, the previous survey recorded 73% of the population professed it and according to the latest data 75% follow it.

The Senegal’s second-largest religion is Animist Religions, accounts for about 18% of the population.

Related data:

Senegal - Religions
DateChristianityIslamBuddhismAnimistBaha’iOtherNon-Religious
19654.71%75.00%0.01%18.00%0.05%0.44%1.80%
19604.14%73.00%0.01%18.21%0.04%2.38%2.23%
Senegal - Religions
Senegal - Religions