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Today, the majority of South Africans identify as Christian (84.2%). According to StatsSA, the provinces of Northern Cape (97.9%) and Free State (95.5%) have the highest percentage of Christians in the country. Christianity often plays an important role for South Africans and their communities.
Christianity is the dominant religion in South Africa, with 85.3% of the population in 2022 professing to be Christian. No single denomination predominates, with mainstream Protestant churches, Pentecostal churches, African initiated churches, and the Catholic Church all having significant numbers of adherents.
15 mar 2024 · South Africa boasts religious diversity with Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and indigenous African beliefs. These faith traditions and practices coexist, enriching the country’s cultural fabric and fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding.
16 lis 2018 · Conversations with South Africans of all shapes and sizes expose the great importance laid upon one’s religious belief, ranging from evangelical fervor increasingly found amongst the youth, to the more stoic orthodoxy of the Anglican Church.
25 kwi 2017 · Christianity is the primary belief system in South Africa, with Protestantism being the largest denomination. Non-Christian entities in the country include Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism. Even though the country prides itself on being a multi-dominion country, 15% of the population do not identify themselves with any religion, the ...
Christianity in South Africa showcases denominational diversity, shaping its social fabric and cultural landscape. This rich tapestry of beliefs influences values and traditions, impacting various spheres of society and fostering tolerance and understanding amongst its people.
This article uses statistical data from the World Values Survey (WVS) and the South African Opinion Leader Survey to examine religiosity among the following samples of South Africans: Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa and isiZulu speaking Protestants, Catholics, African Independent Church (AIC) members and non-religious people
