Religious Demographics of Rwanda: Predominantly Christian

According to recent census data, Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda, encompassing the vast majority of the population.

Breakdown (Approximate)

• Roman Catholic: ~49.5%
• Protestant (including Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal): ~39.6%
• Muslim: ~1.8%
• Jehovah's Witnesses: ~1.1%
• Seventh-day Adventist: ~0.9%
• Pentecostal (often counted within Protestant): ~0.7%
• Indigenous/Traditional beliefs: ~0.1%
• Other / None: Remainder

The 1994 genocide against the Tutsi had complex intersections with religious institutions; since then, churches have played major roles in reconciliation, education, and healthcare.