Kenya had a population of over 15.7 million Protestant Christians, according to the last country census conducted in 2019. This was the largest population group among all other religions. Some 9.7 million Kenyans identified as Catholic, while 9.6 million followed Evangelical Churches. The Muslim population amounted to roughly 5.2 million people. Overall, around 85 percent of Kenya's population adhered to Christianity.
Population of Kenya in 2019, by religion
(in 1,000s)
Figures were rounded.
According to the source, the question was not asked to those who are in hotels/lodges, hospitals, prisons/police cells, children's home, travellers, and outdoor sleepers.
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