Religion in Togo

Religion in Togo is diverse, with Christianity being the most widely professed faith. A substantial number of the Togolese also practice traditional faiths and Islam.

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Religion in Togo (Arda 2020 estimate)[1]

  Christianity (47.84%)
  Traditional faiths (32.43%)
  Islam (18.36%)
  Other (0.6%)
  Baháʼí (0.54%)
  Irreligious (0.23%)
Holy Ghost Cathedral in Kpalimé.

A significant amount of Christians and Muslims in Togo also incorporate elements of folk religion.[2][3] Togo is a secular state and the nation's constitution provides freedom of religion and worship.[4]

References
  1. "Religions in Togo | Arda". www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. "Togo 2012 International Religious Freedom Report" (PDF). 2009-2017 Archive for the U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. 2012. p. 1. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  3. Matt, Phillips; Andrew, David; Bainbridge, James; Bewer, Tim; Bindloss, Joe; Carillet, Jean-Bernard; Clammer, Paul; Cornwell, Jane; Crossan, Rob; et al. (Authors) (September 2007). The Africa Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the Continent. Coordinated by Matt Phillips. Footscray, Australia: Lonely Planet. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-74104-602-1. OCLC 144596621.
  4. "Togo 2021 International Religious Freedom Report" (PDF). Office of International Religious Freedom. 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
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