Christianity in Djibouti


Christianity is the religion of 6% of the population of Djibouti. Christians are mostly of Ethiopian and European ancestry. Most Christians are Ethiopian Orthodox or Roman Catholic. The constitution of Djibouti includes freedom of religion, although Islam is the state religion. There are likely no current prisoners for Christian religious reasons. There is a tolerant attitude between religions in general. Proselytizing of Muslims is not allowed. Converts from Islam to Christianity have to fear persecution. Less than 2% of the Djiboutians are Christians, but many of the Ethiopians in Djibouti are Christians.

Christian denominations

3.2% of the population are Orthodox. 0.07% to 1% of the population are Protestants. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, among other denominations are the Eglise Protestante de Djibouti and the Greek Orthodox Church The Mennonite Mission is active in Djibouti. The Eglise Protestante Evangelique de Djibouti was founded in 1960. It is active in the care for refugees, among other things. There is a Djibouti Parish of the New Apostolic Church.
Djibouti is included in the Episcopal Area of the Horn of Africa of the Anglican Diocese of Egypt, though there are no current congregations in the country.

Roman Catholicism

There are around 7,000 Catholics in Djibouti. The only Roman Catholic diocese there is the Diocese of Djibouti, divided into five parishes. Just over 1% to 2% of the population are members of the diocese. Djibouti maintains diplomatic relations with the Vatican.