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of Liechtenstein. The constitution declares that the Catholic Church is "the State Church and as such shall enjoy the full protection of the State." Liechtenstein offers protection to adherents of all religious beliefs, and considers the "religious interests of the people" a priority of the
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In 2020, 79.5% of the population was Christian (69.6% were Catholic, 8.1% were Protestant Reformed, 6% were Muslim, 9.6% had no religious beliefs, 1% were part of another religion and 4% did not respond). There were also approximately 30 Jews living in the country.
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government. In Liechtenstein schools, although exceptions are allowed, religious education in Catholicism or Protestantism is legally required.
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In 2002, 83.9% of Liechtenstein's population were Christian (76% Catholic and 7% Protestant), 4.2% followed
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is granted by the government to religious organizations. According to the
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population, composed mainly of immigrants from countries including
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In 2023, the country scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom.
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Catholicism
Protestantism
Islam
Irreligion
Catholic
Protestants
Muslim
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Turkey
Catholic Church
Constitution of Liechtenstein
state religion
Tax exemption
Pew Research Center
principality
Diocese of Chur
Archdiocese of Vaduz
Hans-Adam II
Islam
Orthodox Christianity
Buddhism in Liechtenstein
Catholic Church in Liechtenstein
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vaduz
Evangelical Church in Liechtenstein
Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein
Islam in Liechtenstein
History of the Jews in Liechtenstein


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