Today, the vast majority of Portuguese identify as Roman Catholic (81%). However, most consider themselves as non-practising. For many, national and cultural identity is often linked to Catholicism, rather than purely a religious affiliation.

How many religions are in Portugal?

DefinitionsSTATAMOUNTDATEReligionsRoman Catholic 84.5%, other Christian 2.2%, other 0.3%, unknown 9%, none 3.9%2001AllRoman Catholic 94%, Protestant (1995)2006Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion important71.5%2014Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant26%201411 more rows

What percentage of Portugal is religious?

Religions: Roman Catholic 81%, other Christian 3.3%, other (includes Jewish, Muslim) 0.6%, none 6.8%, unspecified 8.3% (2011 est.)

What is Brazilian religion?

Brazil has been described as a Roman Catholic country for centuries. Until 1891 Roman Catholicism was the only official religion of Brazil.

What are the top 3 religions in Portugal?

Religion in PortugalCatholicism (81.0%)Other Christian (3.3%)Other religion (0.6%)No religion (6.8%)No response (8.3%)

What religion are most Brazilian?

Catholicism Catholicism has been Brazils main religion since the beginning of the 16th century. It was introduced among the Native Brazilians by Jesuits missionaries and also observed by all the Portuguese first settlers.

Who do the Portuguese worship?

Although most Portuguese are Roman Catholic, other religions enjoy freedom of worship. In 2002, about 80% of the population aged 12 or older identified themselves as Roman Catholic; though many claimed that they are not active participants in the church.

What country is Roman Catholic?

Most of the figures are taken from the CIA Factbook or PEW Research Center Surveys. According to the CIA Factbook and the Pew Research Center, the five countries with the largest number of Catholics are, in decreasing order of Catholic population, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines, the United States, and Italy.