Demographics of Singapore - Religion

Religion

Main article: Religion in Singapore

Singapore generally allows religious freedom, although some religious sects are restricted or banned, such as Jehovah's Witness, due to its opposition of National Service. The majority of Malays are Muslim, the plurality of Chinese practise Buddhism and syncretic Chinese folk traditions. Christianity is growing among the Chinese, having overtaken Taoism as second most important religion among this ethnic group. Indians are mostly Hindus though many others are Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians. People who practice no religion form the third largest group in Singapore.

Resident population aged 15 years and over by religion (%) (&columns=5&width=1000&height=500 Generate a chart)
Religion 1980 1990 2000 2010
Buddhism 27.0 31.2 42.5 33.3
Christianity 10.1 12.7 14.6 18.3
No religion 13.0 14.1 14.8 17.0
Islam 15.7 15.3 14.9 14.7
Taoism/Chinese traditional beliefs 30.0 22.4 8.5 10.9
Hinduism 3.6 3.7 4.0 5.1
Other religions 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7

Religions of the main ethnic groups (2000):

Source: Census 2000.

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