Religious Landscape of Guatemala

Guatemala's religious composition is diverse and syncretic:

• Roman Catholicism: ~50–60%; historic dominance since Spanish colonization; varies among indigenous communities.
• Evangelical Protestantism: ~40–50%; rapid growth since late 20th century; includes Pentecostal/charismatic; stronger in urban areas.
• Mayan Spirituality: Indigenous beliefs emphasizing nature reverence; often blended with Catholicism ("folk Catholicism").
• Other: Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Anglicans; small Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist communities.

The constitution guarantees religious freedom, though occasional tensions exist between some Protestant groups and Mayan communities.