Religion in Lithuania

Religion in Lithuania (2021 census)
  1. Catholicism (74.19%)
  2. Eastern Orthodoxy (4.4%)
  3. Lutheranism (0.56%)
  4. Other Christians (0.27%)
  5. No religion (6.1%)
  6. Other religions (0.7%)
  7. Undeclared (13.67%)

According to the Lithuanian census of 2021, the predominant religion in Lithuania is Christianity, with the largest confession being that of the Catholic Church (about 74% of the population). There are smaller groups of Orthodox Christians, Evangelical Lutherans, members of Reformed churches, other Protestants, Jews and Muslims as well as people of other religions.

Lithuania is a secular state and its constitution guarantees freedom of religion and conscience. Christmas and Easter are recognised as national holidays.

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