Religion in Cyprus

Religion in Cyprus is dominated by Eastern Orthodox branch of Christianity, whose adherents make up 73% of the total population of the entire island. Most Greek Cypriots are members of the autocephalous Greek Orthodox 'Church of Cyprus'. Most Turkish Cypriots are officially Sunni Muslims. There are also Baháʼí, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant (including Anglican), Armenian Apostolic, and non-religious communities in Cyprus.

Religion in government-controlled area of Cyprus, 2011 Census

  Eastern Orthodoxy (89.2%)
  Catholicism (2.9%)
  Other Christians (2.0%)
  Islam (1.8%)
  Other / None (4.1%)

Religion in the entire Republic of Cyprus (including the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 2010

  Christianity (73.2%)
  Islam (25.0%)
  Hinduism (0.5%)
  Other / None (1.1%)
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