Religion in Namibia

Religion in Namibia is dominated by various branches of Christianity, with more than 90 percent of Namibian citizens identifying themselves as Christian. According to the government's survey, in 2013 up to 75% of the country was Protestant, including as much as 50% Lutheran.^[2]

According to the Namibia Demographic and Health Surveys (2023), the proportions in the age group between 15 and 49 years are:^[1]

• 65.1% Protestant (43.7% Lutheran, 4.4% Seventh-day Adventist, 17.0% Anglican or other Protestant denomination);
• 22.8% Roman Catholic;
• 10.5% a non-Christian religion (primarily African traditional religions, Sunni Islam, Buddhism);
• 1.5% unaffiliated or irreligious.

The Constitution provides for freedom of religion.^[2] In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom.^[3]