What religions are practiced in Mexico?

Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Mexico, practiced by the vast majority of the population. The Catholic faith was introduced to Mexico during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century and quickly became the country's official religion. Today, Mexico has the second largest Catholic population in the world, after Brazil.

Protestantism (6.7%)

Protestantism is the second largest religion in Mexico, practiced by a significant minority of the population. Protestantism was introduced to Mexico in the 19th century by missionaries from the United States and Europe. Today, there are many different Protestant denominations in Mexico, including Pentecostals, Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians.

Other religions (10.6%)

In addition to Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, there are a number of other religions practiced in Mexico. These include Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and traditional indigenous religions.

Irreligion (4.7%)

A small percentage of the population in Mexico is irreligious, meaning they do not practice any religion.