Religion in Ghana

Religion in Ghana (2021 census)^[1]

Islam (19.9%)

None (1.1%)

Others/Undeclared (4.5%)

Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with 71.3% of the population being member of various Christian denominations as of 2021 census.^[2] Islam is practised by 19.9% of the total population. According to a report by the Pew Research, 51% of Muslims are followers of Sunni Islam, while approximately 16% belong to the Ahmadiyya movement and around 8% identify with Shia Islam, while the remainder are non-denominational Muslims.^[3]^[4]

Ghana is a secular state and the country's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship. Christmas and Easter are recognized as national holidays.^[4]

^ "2021 PHC General Report Vol 3C, Background Characteristics" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service.
^ "2021 PHC General Report Vol 3C, Background Characteristics" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service.
^ The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity (PDF) (Report). Pew Research Center, Forum on Religious & Public life. August 9, 2012. pp. 29–31. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Owusu-Ansah (1994), "Religion and Society".

[1] "2021 PHC General Report Vol 3C, Background Characteristics" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service.

[2] "2021 PHC General Report Vol 3C, Background Characteristics" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service.

[TheWorld'sMuslims:UnityandDiversity-3] The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity (PDF) (Report). Pew Research Center, Forum on Religious & Public life. August 9, 2012. pp. 29–31. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020.

[rs-4] Owusu-Ansah (1994), "Religion and Society".

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