Ethiopia is a nation with many religions, Ethiopian orthodox being one of the oldest churches in the country.
Religion has played a major role in the shaping of the Ethiopian culture as well as its politics over time.
According to a survey conducted by statista, 98% of Ethiopian people consider religion to be an important aspect of their lives.
Here are the largest religions in Ethiopia 2020
Christianity
Ethiopia was one of the first regions to accept Christianity in the 4th century. Christianity consists of 63% of the overall population with 44% accounted for by the orthodox church(called tewahido church).
Islam
Islam in Ethiopia dates back to 615 when the prophet directed his group of first followers to escape persecution. Ethiopia is also known for having the first Hijra in Islamic history. Islamic religion accounts for 34% of the population.
Judaism
The Beta Israel worshippers were an isolated group that have been around since ancient times. They are African Jews who weren’t recognized by the rest of the world for many years. After being accepted by the Israeli government, operation mosses and Solomon were undergone to transport the population to Isreal.
Here are the largest religions in Ethiopia 2020
| Rank | Religion | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopian Orthodox | 49.9 Million |
| 2 | Muslim | 38.8 Million |
| 3 | Protestant | 21.2 Million |
| 4 | traditional | 3.1 Million |
| 5 | Catholic | 800,000 |
| 6 | other | 68,800 |
