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Religion in Togo is diverse, with Christianity being the most widely professed faith. A substantial number of the Togolese also practice traditional faiths and Islam.
A significant number of Christians and Muslims in Togo also incorporate elements of folk religion. [2] [3] Togo is a secular state and the nation's constitution provides freedom of religion and worship. [4]
The 2014 General Population and Housing Census noted that among Christians, 25% are Roman Catholics, while other denominations included Methodists, Lutherans, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and Jehovah's Witnesses. Nichiren Buddhists, followers of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, Baha’is and Hindus are among other religious groups in the country. [5]
Christians live mainly in the south of the country, while Muslims live predominately in the central and northern regions.
In 2022, Freedom House rated Togo's religious freedom as 3 out of 4, [6] noting that religious freedom is constitutionally protected and generally respected in practice. Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism are recognised by the state; other groups must register as religious associations to receive similar benefits. The registration process has been subject to long delays with almost 900 applications pending at the beginning of 2021.