The major religion in Cuba is Catholicism. The Catholic Church estimates that approximately 60 percent of the Cuban population identifies as Catholic.
Religious Landscape in Cuba
While Catholicism holds the largest share of religious affiliation, Cuba's religious landscape is diverse, encompassing various Christian denominations and Afro-Cuban religions.
Dominant Faiths
Religion | Estimated Population Percentage |
---|---|
Catholicism | 60% |
Protestant Churches | 5% |
- Catholicism: With the majority of the population identifying as Catholic, it remains the most widespread religion on the island.
- Protestantism: Following Catholicism, Protestant churches constitute a smaller, yet significant, portion of the religious community, estimated at around 5 percent of the population. Among Protestant denominations, Pentecostals and Baptists are considered to be the largest.
Beyond these organized religions, many Cubans also practice syncretic religions, most notably Santería, which blends Catholic elements with West African Yoruba traditions.
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