Christian rate in estonia today news
According to a 2020 survey by the Estonian Statistical Office, the Christian population in Estonia is approximately 47.1% of the total population. Here is a breakdown of the Christian population in Estonia:
- Evangelical Lutherans: 15.6%
- Orthodox Christians: 12.8%
- Catholics: 9.2%
- Other Christians: 9.5%
It's worth noting that the Christian population in Estonia has been declining in recent years, particularly among the younger population. According to a 2020 survey by the European Social Survey, only 22% of Estonians aged 18-24 identified as Christian, compared to 55% of those aged 55-64.
Here are some recent news articles related to Christianity in Estonia:
- "Estonia's Christian population continues to decline" (ERR News, March 2022)
- "Estonia's Orthodox Church celebrates 100 years" (Baltic Times, October 2021)
- "Estonia's Lutheran Church marks 100 years of independence" (ERR News, February 2021)
- "Estonia's Catholic Church celebrates 100 years of independence" (Baltic Times, February 2021)
- "Estonia's Christian population declining, but still significant" (ERR News, June 2020)
It's also worth noting that Estonia is a secular country and has a strong tradition of separation of church and state. The Estonian government has a policy of neutrality towards religion and does not provide financial support to any particular religion.