Religious demography Freedom of religion in Burundi



the country has area of 10,747 square miles (27,830 km) , population of 8,390,500. although reliable statistics on followers of various religious groups not available, sources estimate christian population 67 percent, roman catholics representing largest group @ 62 percent. protestant , anglican practitioners comprise remaining 5 percent. local representative of holy see estimates catholic population closer 65 percent. estimated 23 percent of population adheres traditional indigenous religious beliefs; of traditional indigenous groups promoted cures hiv, aids , other ailments. muslim population estimated high 10 percent, majority of whom live in urban areas. sunnis make majority of muslim population, , remainder shi a.


foreign missionary groups active in country.







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