Major religions practiced in Gabon include Christianity (Roman Catholicism and Protestantism), Islam, and traditional indigenous religious beliefs.[1] Many persons practice elements of both Christianity and traditional indigenous religious beliefs.[1] Approximately 73 percent of the population, including noncitizens, practice at least some elements of Christianity; 12 percent practice Islam (of whom 80 to 90 percent are foreigners); 10 percent practice traditional indigenous religious beliefs exclusively; and 5 percent practice no religion or are atheists.[1] The President is a member of the Muslim minority.[1]
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice.[1] The US government received no reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious belief or practice during 2007.[1]
