Christianity in Burundi

Christianity is the majority religion of Burundi. It is estimated to be the religion of between 75–94 percent of the Burundian population. Of these, the majority (60–73 percent) are Catholics and Protestants make up the remainder (15–20 percent). The religion first entered the country under European colonial rule (1890–1962) and remains popular. There are estimated to be 557 separate Churches registered in the country.