What is the religion practiced in Indonesia?
Indonesia recognizes six official religions. 90% of Indonesians practice Islam, 7% Christianity (Protestant and Catholic), 2% Hinduism mainly in Bali, and 1% Buddhism and Confucianism.
The six officially recognized religions
The Indonesian State officially recognizes six religions: Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. This recognition guarantees freedom of worship for these denominations.
Religious distribution of the population
- Islam: 90% of the population — majority religion practiced throughout the archipelago
- Christianity: 7% of the population — shared between Catholicism and Protestantism, concentrated in the eastern part of the archipelago (Flores, Timor, Sumba islands)
- Hinduism: 2% of the population — mainly present on the island of Bali
- Buddhism and Confucianism: 1% of the population — also concentrated in Bali
Key takeaways
This religious diversity reflects the cultural richness of Indonesia. Each region preserves its particularities: Islam dominates Java and Sumatra, Hinduism shapes Balinese identity, while the eastern islands are home to a strong Christian community.