Religion in Paraguay

Religion in Paraguay (2018 estimate)
  1. Catholicism (88.3%)
  2. Protestantism (6.8%)
  3. Other Christian (0.9%)
  4. No religion (2.6%)
  5. Unanswered (0.8%)
  6. Other (0.6%)

Christianity is the predominant religion in Paraguay, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. Before the arrival of Spanish missionaries, the people residing in the territory of modern day Paraguay practiced a variety of religions.

Paraguay is often classified as the most religious country in South America. However, the state is officially secular, and freedom of religion is guaranteed by its constitution.

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