Religion in Cambodia

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Buddhism is the state religion of Cambodia. Approximately 97% of Cambodia's population follows Theravada Buddhism, with Islam, Christianity, and tribal animism as well as Baha’i faith making up the bulk of the small remainder. The wat (Buddhist monastery) and sangha (monkhood), together with essential Buddhist doctrines such as rebirth and the accumulation of merit, are at the centre of religious life. According to 2024 national census, 96.5% of Cambodia's population was Buddhist, 2.6% Muslim, 0.3% Christian and 0.5% Other. According to the Pew Research Center in 2010, 96.9% of Cambodia's population was Buddhist, 2.0% Muslim, 0.4% Christian, and 0.7% folk religion and non religious.

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