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Christianity in Kuwait is a minority religion. In 2020, there were an estimated 289 Christian Kuwaitis residing in Kuwait, [ 2 ] along with an estimated 837,585 non-citizen Christians. [ 3 ] In total, they make up 17.93% of the population.
In this article, we will delve into the history of Christianity in Kuwait, the current state of Christianity in the country, the challenges faced by Christians, the role of Christian expatriates, and the efforts being made to promote religious tolerance and understanding in Kuwait.
Islam is the official religion in Kuwait, and the majority of the citizen population is Muslim. [2] There are also small native Christian and BaháΚΌí populations. [3] [4] Most expatriates in Kuwait are Muslim, Hindu, Christian or Buddhist. [2]
By some estimates, there are 12 families who identify as Christian-born Kuwaitis and are believed to have had equal rights compared to their Muslim countrymen.
Christianity in Kuwait is a minority religion. In 2020, there were an estimated 289 Christian Kuwaitis residing in Kuwait, along with an estimated 837,585 non-citizen Christians. In total, they make up 17.93% of the population. A 2015 study estimates some 350 Christians in Kuwait who are former Muslims.
As of December 2020, there are an estimated 837,585 Christians in Kuwait, making up approximately 17.93% of the population. This diverse religious population adds to the multicultural fabric of the country.
There are seven officially licensed Christian churches in Kuwait that are recognized by the government: The National Evangelical (Protestant), Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic (Melkite), Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox and Anglican.
Christianity is the largest minority religion in Kuwait. The country is one of only two countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that have non-Muslim citizens. However, most of the country’s Christians are non-Kuwaiti immigrants, and there were only 259 Christian citizens in Kuwait in 2014.
Despite its small size, the Christian community in Kuwait has a rich and complex history, shaped by waves of migration, socio-political dynamics, and religious pluralism. This paper aims to explore the historical development, contemporary status, challenges, and contributions of Christianity in Kuwait.Historical B
Yes, there are Kuwaiti Christians living in Kuwait... The vast majority of Christians in Kuwait are foreigners, although there are native Christians in Kuwait. Roughly 200 Christians in Kuwait are locals/natives, who have Kuwaiti citizenship.