Christians in Guinea-Bissau constitute approximately 19% of the country's population (280,000 people).[1]
Guinea-Bissau is the only Portuguese-speaking nation with a Muslim plurality, wherein others are mostly Christian. In 2007 Christians were concentrated in Bissau and other large towns.[2][3] Various missionary groups operate freely throughout the nation.[4]
Christians are present throughout the country but most heavily concentrated in Bissau and western regions.[2] The Constitution sees freedom of conscience and religion as inviolable and provides for freedom of worship.[5]
In 2023, the country scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom.[6]