Religion in Uganda

Christianity is the predominant religion in Uganda. According to the 2014 census, over 84 percent of the population was Christian, while about 14 percent of the population adhered to Islam, making it the largest minority religion. Anglicanism and Catholicism are the main Christian denominations in the country.

Religion in Uganda (2014 census)

Catholicism (39.3%)

Anglicanism (32.0%)

Pentecostalism (11.1%)

Other Christian (2.0%)

Islam (14%)

No religion (1.2%)

Others (0.7%)

The northern and west Nile regions are dominated by Roman Catholics, and Iganga District in the east of Uganda had the highest percentage of Muslims; Good Friday, Easter Monday, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Christmas are recognized national holidays.

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