Religious freedom is guaranteed in the 1978 constitution, but the Catholic Church as the officially recognized state church receives preferential treatment.
| RELIGIONS | POPULATION % | ADHERENTS | ANNUAL GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 95.5% | 31,858,342 | 1.2 |
| Evangelical | 11.6% | 3,869,342 | 4.2 |
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