1. Roman Catholicism: The predominant religion in Venezuela is Roman Catholicism. Catholicism has a significant presence in the country's history, culture, and society, and it is estimated that around 71% of the population identifies as Catholic.
2. Protestantism: Various Protestant denominations are practiced in Venezuela. Evangelical Protestantism, including Pentecostal and charismatic movements, accounts for approximately 17.9% of the population, making it the second-largest religious group in the country.
3. Irreligious: A significant portion of the Venezuelan population, estimated to be around 8.6%, identifies as non-religious, atheist, or agnostic.
4. Other Christian denominations: There are smaller communities of other Christian denominations, including Anglicanism, Lutheranism, and Methodism.
5. Judaism: Venezuela has a small Jewish community, with approximately 10,000 members, mainly concentrated in Caracas, the capital city.
6. Islam: There is a growing Muslim population in Venezuela, estimated to be around 10,000 individuals. The majority of Muslims in the country are Sunni.
7. Afro-Venezuelan syncretic religions: Some parts of Venezuela, especially coastal areas, have their own unique syncretic religions that blend African and Indigenous beliefs with Catholicism. Examples of these religions include Santeria and Maria Lionza cult.
8. Indigenous beliefs: There are several Indigenous groups in Venezuela who have their own traditional religious practices and beliefs, which often incorporate elements of animism, shamanism, and nature worship.
It's important to note that these figures are based on estimates and may vary over time. The religious landscape in Venezuela might have evolved since the 2011 census, and it is always advisable to refer to more up-to-date sources for the latest religious data in the country.
