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Christianity is the dominant religion in Uruguay, with Roman Catholicism being its largest denomination. However, around 44.5% of the Uruguayan population is non-religious as of 2021. [2] Uruguay has no official religion, as Church and State were officially separated with the Constitution of 1918. [3]
Uruguay religion-related lists (1 C, 2 P) O. Religious organizations based in Uruguay (5 C) R. Religious buildings and structures in Uruguay (8 C) S.
After Uruguay was established as an independent country, several other religious orders established their own missions in Uruguay: Conventual Franciscans [15] Betharram Fathers, since 1856 [16] Salesians of Don Bosco, since 1877 [17] Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, since 1885 [18]
A 2008 survey by the INE of Uruguay showed Catholicism as the main religion, with 45.7% of the population; 9.0% are non-Catholic Christians, 0.6% are Animists or Umbandists (an Afro-Brazilian religion), and 0.4% Jewish. 30.1% reported believing in a god, but not belonging to any religion, while 14% were atheist or agnostic. [42]
A 2008 survey by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística of Uruguay gave Catholicism as the main religion, with 45.7% of the population, 9.0% are non-Catholic Christians, 0.6% are Animists or Umbandists (an Afro-Brazilian religion) and 0.4% Jewish. 30.1% reported believing in a god, but not belonging to any religion, while 14% were Atheist or ...
Macumba and Umbanda, religions of Afro-Brazilian origin, are currently the fastest-growing religions in Uruguay. There are a few Christian missionary organizations in Uruguay, such as Serve the City (Run by Matthew Daniels). There is also a number of Jehovah's Witnesses, with 11,825 publishers and 156 congregations located within the country.
Uruguay is a Christian majority country, with Islam being a minority religion. Due to the secular nature of Uruguay's constitution, Muslims are free to proselytize and build places of worship in the country. The statistics for Islam in Uruguay estimate a total Muslim population of 1,000, representing 0.02 percent of the population.
Uruguay portal; Biography portal; Religion portal; Subcategories. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. A. Uruguayan agnostics (2 P)