Religion in Madagascar

February 9, 2021 · updated December 18, 2023

Fast Facts on Madagascar
Population 27,534,354 2021
Religions (%) indigenous 50%, Christianity 45% (primarily Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and Presbyterian), Islam 20-25% (many individuals hold a combination of indigenous and Christian or Muslim beliefs)
Christianity 23,200,000 2020
Unaffiliated 2,010,000 2020
Indigenous/Folk Religions 1,270,000 2020
Islam 850,000 2020
Other Religions 30,000 2020
Hinduism 20,000 2020