Christianity is the third largest religion in Guinea-Bissau, constituting approximately 19% of the country's population according to a comprehensive 2020 study and report by the PEW. [1] [2] [3] Various missionary groups operate freely throughout the nation. [4]
Christians are present throughout the country but most heavily concentrated in Bissau and western regions. [5] The Constitution sees freedom of conscience and religion as inviolable and provides for freedom of worship. [6]
In 2023, the country scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom. [7]
In 2022, over 70% of Christians belong to the Roman Catholic Church (including the Portuguese Bissau-Guineans). [4]
There are two dioceses: