)1.7% of GDP (2017 est. The United States directs its engagement there from the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Guinea-Bissau ranks number 150 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. Kenneth Harrow, "A Sufi Interpretation of 'Le Regard du Roi'", International Religious Freedom Report 2008: Guinea, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. )proven reserves: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. Guinea Bissau is an ethnically diverse country. Guinea-Bissau population is equivalent to 0.03% of the total world population. ), total: 18 yearsmale: 17.4 yearsfemale: 18.6 years (2020 est. Guinea Bissau is an ethnically diverse country. WebEconomic Performance. The remaining 5% adhere to traditional indigenous beliefs. )permanent pasture: 29.7% (2018 est. [18], The government observes the following religious holidays as national holidays: the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Easter Monday, Assumption Day, Eid al-Fitr, Tabaski, and Christmas. The constitution recognizes the freedom of religious groups to teach their faith. )crude oil estimated reserves: 0 barrels (2021 est. In October, a visiting official from the Guinea-Bissau Liaison Office at the U.S. embassy in Dakar met separately with Muslim and Christian religious leaders in Bissau to discuss issues of tolerance and coexistence and their concern regarding the spread of religious extremism. Most other ethnic groups in Guinea-Bissau are more patriarchal. WebCountry: Guinea-Bissau Number of People Groups 35 People Groups Unreached 19 (54.3%) Progress Level Total Population 2,082,000 Population in Unreached 996,000 (47.8%) Largest Religion Islam ( 51.6% ) % Christian Adherent 11.70% % Evangelical 2.04% Evangelical Annual Growth Rate 6.2% (Global Rate = 2.6%) + Leaflet | Status of Societal Respect for Religious Freedom, Section IV. )other: 0% (2018 est. [5], Muslims are generally Sunni, although the population of Shias is increasing. Guinea-Bissau has experienced a steady and very positive growth of GDP in recent years. 03 / Select Countries You can add more than one country or area. He stated, We are a secular country. ), electrification - total population: 28% (2019)electrification - urban areas: 56% (2019)electrification - rural areas: 7% (2019), installed generating capacity: 28,000 kW (2020 est. WebReligion in Guinea-Bissau (2020 est.) WebCountry: Guinea-Bissau Number of People Groups 35 People Groups Unreached 19 (54.3%) Progress Level Total Population 2,082,000 Population in Unreached 996,000 (47.8%) Largest Religion Islam ( 51.6% ) % Christian Adherent 11.70% % Evangelical 2.04% Evangelical Annual Growth Rate 6.2% (Global Rate = 2.6%) + Leaflet | )hydroelectricity: 0% of total installed capacity (2020 est. )$1,800 (2020 est. )note: data are in 2017 dollars, 2.24% (2021 est. ), total subscriptions: 4,800 (2009 est. ), agriculture: 50% (2017 est. Several coup attempts through the 1980s and early 1990s failed to unseat him. [19], In some parts of Guinea, strong familial, communal, cultural, social, or economic pressure discourage conversion from Islam. In January, the Ambassador held a meeting with the Bishop of Bissau to discuss promoting peace and democracy in the country. [1] Much of the population, both Muslim and Christian, also incorporate indigenous African beliefs into their outlook. WebEthic and indigenous religions are practiced in many countries. Political Context. WebGuinea-Bissau Religion Profiles (Subcategories) Christian 4 Guinea-Bissau categories Guinea-Bissau ranked 5th last for islam > percentage muslim amongst Failed states in 2004. Status of Government Respect for Religious Freedom, Section III. 
You can add more than one country or area. The constitution establishes the separation of religion and state and the responsibility of the state to respect and protect legally recognized religious groups. Main religions: Islam (85 per cent), Christianity (8 per cent), traditional beliefs (7 per cent). With the country lacking educational infrastructure, school funding and materials, and qualified teachers, and with the cultural emphasis placed on religious education, parents frequently send boys to study in residential Koranic schools (daaras) in Senegal and The Gambia. [15] The constitution provides for the right of individuals to choose, change, and practice the religion of their choice. Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, Office of the U.S. Dinguiraye town authorities have also refused permission to build a church within its boundaries. Estimates of the religious composition of the population vary widely, but according to the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project (2020), approximately 46 percent are Muslim, 31 percent follow indigenous religious practices, and 19 On August 27, the government announced it would introduce the teaching of the Arabic language in schools. Guinea-Bissau is the only former Portuguese colony without Christianity as its majority religion. [16], The Guinean government's Secretariat of Religious Affairs aims to promote better relations among religious denominations and ameliorate interethnic tensions. There are small numbers of Hindus, Buddhists, and traditional Chinese religious groups among the expatriate community.[8]. 
Muslims generally live in the north and northeast, and most Muslims are Sunni; Shia communities exist as well. [3], Guinean Muslims are generally Sunni of Maliki school of jurisprudence, influenced with Sufism,[4] with many Ahmadiyya. 
Religious beliefs and practices of Guinea-Bissau, "The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Religion_in_Guinea-Bissau&oldid=1123006288, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 November 2022, at 05:49. ACTD004804 - Mandingas.jpg 800 589; 141 KB. After negative annual GDP growth in 2012, GDP grew 3.3% in 2013 and only 1% in 2014, before accelerating to 6.1% in 2015, 6.2% in 2016 and 5.9% in 2017, before decelerating to 3.8% in 2018 and 4.6% in 2019. Guinea-Bissau has experienced a steady and very positive growth of GDP in recent years. The CIA World Factbook (2020 estimate) states that around 46.1% of the Guinea-Bissau is the only former Portuguese colony without Christianity as its majority religion. It is won by the African Independence Party of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), which receives 46 percent of the vote and 47 of 102 seats, followed by the Movement for a Democratic Alternative (Madem-G15), formed by PAIGC members Status of Government Respect for Religious Freedom, Section III. ), total: 2,383 (2020 est. Guinea-Bissau: Religious affiliation About two-fifths of the population is Muslim. Religion in Guinea-Bissau is diverse, with no particular religion comprising an absolute majority of the population. )-2.4% (2020 est. There is no permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in the country. ), Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (XOF) per US dollar -554.531 (2021 est. 
Religious leaders said this particular church attempted to provoke youth and destabilize peaceful relationships through broadcasts on Radio Luz, which is affiliated with Igreja Assembleia de Deus. )services: 36.9% (2017 est. Guinea-Bissau Religions. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Special Adviser Luis Olivera Sanca on April 12, President Embalo said the government would no longer support the Muslim community with its traditional offering of rice and sugar during Ramadan. ), approximately one-fifth of the population lives in the capital city of Bissau along the Atlantic coast; the remainder is distributed among the eight other, mainly rural, regions as shown in this population distribution map, hot, dry, dusty harmattan haze may reduce visibility during dry season; brush fires, this small country is swampy along its western coast and low-lying inland, noun: Bissau-Guinean(s)adjective: Bissau-Guinean, Balanta 30%, Fulani 30%, Manjaco 14%, Mandinga 13%, Papel 7%, unspecified smaller ethnic groups 6% (2015 est. In 1980, a military coup established General Joao Bernardo 'Nino' VIEIRA as president. Under the law, religious groups are recognized as associations and benefit from tax exemptions. There are also smaller numbers of Atheists and practitioners of other religions in the country. Catholics represent more than half of the Christian population, while Brazilian Protestant and other Protestant denominations maintain a significant number of congregations and missions throughout the country. Demographic profile Guineas strong population growth is a result of declining mortality rates and sustained elevated fertility. 10 percent are Christian and 40 percent practice indigenous religions. They often are extremely deprived and are forced into street begging or agricultural work by marabouts (Muslim religious teachers), who enrich themselves at the expense of the children. Under the law, religious groups are recognized as associations and benefit from tax exemptions. Persons of Cape Verdean descent have been banned from running for the presidency. The population growth rate was somewhat tempered in the 2000s because of a period of net outmigration. note: data are in current year dollars$380.428 million (2018 est. [6] Protestant mission arrived in Guinea-Bissau in 1939, and Evangelical Churches have been active through the second half of the 20th century. Indigenous religious beliefs are most prevalent in the Forest Region. The women's Sande and men's Poro associations alternate political and ritual control of "the land" (a concept embracing the natural and supernatural worlds) for periods of three and four years respectively. A government spokesperson said the date was set after consultations with several Muslim religious organizations, including the National Union of the Imams of Guinea-Bissau. )proven reserves: 0 metric tons (2019 est. ), production: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. Guinea-Bissau population is equivalent to 0.03% of the total world population. Main religions: Islam (85 per cent), Christianity (8 per cent), traditional beliefs (7 per cent). Demographic profile Guinea-Bissaus young and growing population is sustained by high fertility; approximately 60% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2020. He said that through mass media, including radio and internet, there was what he termed an increasing wave of verbal attacks and insults by some citizens, often using abusive words that encourage hatred, ethnic, and religious divisions. He exhorted citizens and the media to respect a diversity of opinions and to strengthen Guinean democracy by repudiating any form of inappropriate language. Status of Societal Respect for Religious Freedom, Section IV. )imports: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. [6] Active missionary efforts started only in the 20th century, and in 1977 it became a diocese of the Holy See. The United States directs its engagement in the country from the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. DC - CIT-GP - Portugal - Guin Portuguesa - Dana de Defuntos em Bijags.jpg 1,574 1,086; 786 KB. Religions Muslim 89.1%, Christian 6.8%, animist 1.6%, other 0.1%, none 2.4% (2014 est.) WebEconomic Performance. 
Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Some religious leaders, however, expressed concern regarding the spread of what they deemed religious extremism. 
WebReligion in Guinea-Bissau (2020 est.) 
Estimates of the religious composition of the population vary widely, but according to the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project (2020), approximately 46 percent are Muslim, 31 percent follow indigenous religious practices, and 19 ), -$38.683 million (2020 est. The country is a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 
note: data are in current year dollars$291.805 million (2019 est.) Unaffiliated or Atheist It is one of the most coup-prone and politically unstable countries in the world. Guinea Bissau is an ethnically diverse country. ), total petroleum production: 0 bbl/day (2021 est. The Fula (30%) and Mandinka-speaking people (13%) make up the largest percentage of the population and live mostly in the north and northeast. Guinea-Bissau is the only former Portuguese colony without Christianity as its majority religion. [1] Much of the population, both Muslim and Christian, also incorporate indigenous African beliefs into their outlook. Islam is the most widely professed faith, and significant populations of Christians and adherents of Traditional Faiths are also present in the country.. Religions Muslim 89.1%, Christian 6.8%, animist 1.6%, other 0.1%, none 2.4% (2014 est.) )imports of goods and services: -26.5% (2017 est. )imports: 0 kWh (2019 est. )industrial: 10 million cubic meters (2019 est. HRL indicated that its three main objectives included training qualified individuals who can train others to resist various forms of religious radicalization, gathering information to identify signs of religious extremism, and promoting a large conference in Bissau on the issue. It then was ruled successively by Skou Tour (195884) and Lansana Cont (19842008), the latter [2], The Association of Religion Date Archives (ARDA) has Muslims at 84.8%, Christian 3.7%, and Animist 11.3%. Anywhere from 11 percent to as high as 51 percent of Bissau-Guineans are food insecure, causing malnutrition. )consumption: 0 metric tons (2020 est. )-$54.134 million (2018 est. Most other ethnic groups in Guinea-Bissau are more patriarchal. One Muslim leader said he reported his concerns about the church to national authorities but that the government took no action. He exhorted citizens and media to respect a diversity of opinions and repudiate any form of inappropriate language. "Guinea 2012 International Religious Freedom Report", US State Department, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Guinea-Bissaus history of political instability, a civil war, and several coups (the latest in 2012) have resulted in a fragile state with a weak economy, high unemployment, rampant corruption, widespread poverty, and thriving drug and child trafficking. Despite its size, Guinea-Bissau is host to a large variety of ethnic groups, languages, and religions. The Balanta (30%) and Guinea-Bissau is a full member of La Francophonie. In June 2019, VAZ became the first president in Guinea-Bissaus history to complete a full presidential term. Guinea-Bissau: Religious affiliation About two-fifths of the population is Muslim. )arable land: 8.2% (2018 est. ), at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female0-14 years: 1.01 male(s)/female15-64 years: 0.93 male(s)/female65 years and over: 0.71 male(s)/femaletotal population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2023 est. Religious leaders said the church continued to foment discord and discontent even after the bishops intervention. ), Portuguese-based Creole, Portuguese (official; largely used as a second or third language), Pular (a Fula language), Mandingo, Muslim 46.1%, folk religions 30.6%, Christian 18.9%, other or unaffiliated 4.4% (2020 est.). The formal process, which is not often followed, entails providing the name, location, type, and size of the organization to the Ministry of Justice. In 2014, Jose Mario VAZ was elected president after a free and fair election. Jehovah's Witnesses are active in the country and recognized by the Government. There is no permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in the country. 
[14], The Constitution of Guinea, although suspended from the time of the 2009 military junta until after the 2010 democratic elections, writes that Guinea is a secular state where all enjoy equality before the law, regardless of religion. )-$127.41 million (2019 est. Over 85% of the population in Guinea is Muslim while 10% follow various forms of Christian faith. The United States directs its engagement in the country from the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Nationally, 48.6% of the total population in 2020 were adherents of a religion down from 50.2% in 2010. [22][23] Fighting between ethnic Kpelle, who are Christian or animist, and ethnic Konianke, who are Muslims and close to the larger Malinke ethnic group, left at least 54 dead. WebGuinea-Bissau 2020 population is estimated at 1,968,001 people at mid year according to UN data. There is no permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in the country. 
03 / Select Countries You can add more than one country or area. It states that all citizens are equal under the law, with the same rights and obligations irrespective of their religion, and it recognizes the freedom of religious groups to teach their faith. )consumption: 76.458 million kWh (2019 est. Guinea-Bissau ranks number 150 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. In January, the Ambassador held a meeting with the Bishop of Bissau to promote peace and democracy for the country. WebReligion in Guinea is approximately 89 percent Muslim, 7 percent Christian, with 2 percent adhering to indigenous religious beliefs. Definition: This entry is an ordered listing of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total Guinea 2012 International religious Freedom Report '', US state Department, of., animist 1.6 %, Christian 6.8 %, animist 1.6 %, Christian 6.8 %, 1.6... 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You can add more than one country or area. The constitution establishes the separation of religion and state and the responsibility of the state to respect and protect legally recognized religious groups. Main religions: Islam (85 per cent), Christianity (8 per cent), traditional beliefs (7 per cent). With the country lacking educational infrastructure, school funding and materials, and qualified teachers, and with the cultural emphasis placed on religious education, parents frequently send boys to study in residential Koranic schools (daaras) in Senegal and The Gambia. [15] The constitution provides for the right of individuals to choose, change, and practice the religion of their choice. Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, Office of the U.S. Dinguiraye town authorities have also refused permission to build a church within its boundaries. Estimates of the religious composition of the population vary widely, but according to the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project (2020), approximately 46 percent are Muslim, 31 percent follow indigenous religious practices, and 19 On August 27, the government announced it would introduce the teaching of the Arabic language in schools. Guinea-Bissau is the only former Portuguese colony without Christianity as its majority religion. [16], The Guinean government's Secretariat of Religious Affairs aims to promote better relations among religious denominations and ameliorate interethnic tensions. There are small numbers of Hindus, Buddhists, and traditional Chinese religious groups among the expatriate community.[8]. Muslims generally live in the north and northeast, and most Muslims are Sunni; Shia communities exist as well. [3], Guinean Muslims are generally Sunni of Maliki school of jurisprudence, influenced with Sufism,[4] with many Ahmadiyya. Religious beliefs and practices of Guinea-Bissau, "The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Religion_in_Guinea-Bissau&oldid=1123006288, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 November 2022, at 05:49. ACTD004804 - Mandingas.jpg 800 589; 141 KB. After negative annual GDP growth in 2012, GDP grew 3.3% in 2013 and only 1% in 2014, before accelerating to 6.1% in 2015, 6.2% in 2016 and 5.9% in 2017, before decelerating to 3.8% in 2018 and 4.6% in 2019. Guinea-Bissau has experienced a steady and very positive growth of GDP in recent years. The CIA World Factbook (2020 estimate) states that around 46.1% of the Guinea-Bissau is the only former Portuguese colony without Christianity as its majority religion. It is won by the African Independence Party of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), which receives 46 percent of the vote and 47 of 102 seats, followed by the Movement for a Democratic Alternative (Madem-G15), formed by PAIGC members Status of Government Respect for Religious Freedom, Section III. ), total: 2,383 (2020 est. Guinea-Bissau: Religious affiliation About two-fifths of the population is Muslim. Religion in Guinea-Bissau is diverse, with no particular religion comprising an absolute majority of the population. )-2.4% (2020 est. There is no permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in the country. ), Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (XOF) per US dollar -554.531 (2021 est. Religious leaders said this particular church attempted to provoke youth and destabilize peaceful relationships through broadcasts on Radio Luz, which is affiliated with Igreja Assembleia de Deus. )services: 36.9% (2017 est. Guinea-Bissau Religions. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Special Adviser Luis Olivera Sanca on April 12, President Embalo said the government would no longer support the Muslim community with its traditional offering of rice and sugar during Ramadan. ), approximately one-fifth of the population lives in the capital city of Bissau along the Atlantic coast; the remainder is distributed among the eight other, mainly rural, regions as shown in this population distribution map, hot, dry, dusty harmattan haze may reduce visibility during dry season; brush fires, this small country is swampy along its western coast and low-lying inland, noun: Bissau-Guinean(s)adjective: Bissau-Guinean, Balanta 30%, Fulani 30%, Manjaco 14%, Mandinga 13%, Papel 7%, unspecified smaller ethnic groups 6% (2015 est. In 1980, a military coup established General Joao Bernardo 'Nino' VIEIRA as president. Under the law, religious groups are recognized as associations and benefit from tax exemptions. There are also smaller numbers of Atheists and practitioners of other religions in the country. Catholics represent more than half of the Christian population, while Brazilian Protestant and other Protestant denominations maintain a significant number of congregations and missions throughout the country. Demographic profile Guineas strong population growth is a result of declining mortality rates and sustained elevated fertility. 10 percent are Christian and 40 percent practice indigenous religions. They often are extremely deprived and are forced into street begging or agricultural work by marabouts (Muslim religious teachers), who enrich themselves at the expense of the children. Under the law, religious groups are recognized as associations and benefit from tax exemptions. Persons of Cape Verdean descent have been banned from running for the presidency. The population growth rate was somewhat tempered in the 2000s because of a period of net outmigration. note: data are in current year dollars$380.428 million (2018 est. [6] Protestant mission arrived in Guinea-Bissau in 1939, and Evangelical Churches have been active through the second half of the 20th century. Indigenous religious beliefs are most prevalent in the Forest Region. The women's Sande and men's Poro associations alternate political and ritual control of "the land" (a concept embracing the natural and supernatural worlds) for periods of three and four years respectively. A government spokesperson said the date was set after consultations with several Muslim religious organizations, including the National Union of the Imams of Guinea-Bissau. )proven reserves: 0 metric tons (2019 est. ), production: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. Guinea-Bissau population is equivalent to 0.03% of the total world population. Main religions: Islam (85 per cent), Christianity (8 per cent), traditional beliefs (7 per cent). Demographic profile Guinea-Bissaus young and growing population is sustained by high fertility; approximately 60% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2020. He said that through mass media, including radio and internet, there was what he termed an increasing wave of verbal attacks and insults by some citizens, often using abusive words that encourage hatred, ethnic, and religious divisions. He exhorted citizens and the media to respect a diversity of opinions and to strengthen Guinean democracy by repudiating any form of inappropriate language. Status of Societal Respect for Religious Freedom, Section IV. )imports: 0 cubic meters (2021 est. [6] Active missionary efforts started only in the 20th century, and in 1977 it became a diocese of the Holy See. The United States directs its engagement in the country from the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. DC - CIT-GP - Portugal - Guin Portuguesa - Dana de Defuntos em Bijags.jpg 1,574 1,086; 786 KB. Religions Muslim 89.1%, Christian 6.8%, animist 1.6%, other 0.1%, none 2.4% (2014 est.) WebEconomic Performance. WebReligion in Guinea-Bissau (2020 est.) Estimates of the religious composition of the population vary widely, but according to the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project (2020), approximately 46 percent are Muslim, 31 percent follow indigenous religious practices, and 19 ), -$38.683 million (2020 est. The country is a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. note: data are in current year dollars$291.805 million (2019 est.) Unaffiliated or Atheist It is one of the most coup-prone and politically unstable countries in the world. Guinea Bissau is an ethnically diverse country. ), total petroleum production: 0 bbl/day (2021 est. The Fula (30%) and Mandinka-speaking people (13%) make up the largest percentage of the population and live mostly in the north and northeast. Guinea-Bissau is the only former Portuguese colony without Christianity as its majority religion. [1] Much of the population, both Muslim and Christian, also incorporate indigenous African beliefs into their outlook. Islam is the most widely professed faith, and significant populations of Christians and adherents of Traditional Faiths are also present in the country.. Religions Muslim 89.1%, Christian 6.8%, animist 1.6%, other 0.1%, none 2.4% (2014 est.) )imports of goods and services: -26.5% (2017 est. )imports: 0 kWh (2019 est. )industrial: 10 million cubic meters (2019 est. HRL indicated that its three main objectives included training qualified individuals who can train others to resist various forms of religious radicalization, gathering information to identify signs of religious extremism, and promoting a large conference in Bissau on the issue. It then was ruled successively by Skou Tour (195884) and Lansana Cont (19842008), the latter [2], The Association of Religion Date Archives (ARDA) has Muslims at 84.8%, Christian 3.7%, and Animist 11.3%. Anywhere from 11 percent to as high as 51 percent of Bissau-Guineans are food insecure, causing malnutrition. )consumption: 0 metric tons (2020 est. )-$54.134 million (2018 est. Most other ethnic groups in Guinea-Bissau are more patriarchal. One Muslim leader said he reported his concerns about the church to national authorities but that the government took no action. He exhorted citizens and media to respect a diversity of opinions and repudiate any form of inappropriate language. "Guinea 2012 International Religious Freedom Report", US State Department, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Guinea-Bissaus history of political instability, a civil war, and several coups (the latest in 2012) have resulted in a fragile state with a weak economy, high unemployment, rampant corruption, widespread poverty, and thriving drug and child trafficking. Despite its size, Guinea-Bissau is host to a large variety of ethnic groups, languages, and religions. The Balanta (30%) and Guinea-Bissau is a full member of La Francophonie. In June 2019, VAZ became the first president in Guinea-Bissaus history to complete a full presidential term. Guinea-Bissau: Religious affiliation About two-fifths of the population is Muslim. )arable land: 8.2% (2018 est. ), at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female0-14 years: 1.01 male(s)/female15-64 years: 0.93 male(s)/female65 years and over: 0.71 male(s)/femaletotal population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2023 est. Religious leaders said the church continued to foment discord and discontent even after the bishops intervention. ), Portuguese-based Creole, Portuguese (official; largely used as a second or third language), Pular (a Fula language), Mandingo, Muslim 46.1%, folk religions 30.6%, Christian 18.9%, other or unaffiliated 4.4% (2020 est.). The formal process, which is not often followed, entails providing the name, location, type, and size of the organization to the Ministry of Justice. In 2014, Jose Mario VAZ was elected president after a free and fair election. Jehovah's Witnesses are active in the country and recognized by the Government. There is no permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in the country. [14], The Constitution of Guinea, although suspended from the time of the 2009 military junta until after the 2010 democratic elections, writes that Guinea is a secular state where all enjoy equality before the law, regardless of religion. )-$127.41 million (2019 est. Over 85% of the population in Guinea is Muslim while 10% follow various forms of Christian faith. The United States directs its engagement in the country from the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Nationally, 48.6% of the total population in 2020 were adherents of a religion down from 50.2% in 2010. [22][23] Fighting between ethnic Kpelle, who are Christian or animist, and ethnic Konianke, who are Muslims and close to the larger Malinke ethnic group, left at least 54 dead. WebGuinea-Bissau 2020 population is estimated at 1,968,001 people at mid year according to UN data. There is no permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in the country. 03 / Select Countries You can add more than one country or area. It states that all citizens are equal under the law, with the same rights and obligations irrespective of their religion, and it recognizes the freedom of religious groups to teach their faith. )consumption: 76.458 million kWh (2019 est. 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