Freedom of religion in Austria
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The Constitution provides for freedom of religion.[1]
This article needs to be updated. (October 2021) |
In 2023, the country was scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom;[2] in 2021, the government established a new staff unit in the fight against antisemitism sentiment and violence.
According to government estimates, in 2022, Roman Catholics make up over 55% of the population.[3] Followers of Eastern Orthodoxy make up 4.9%, Protestants make up 3.8% and Muslims (mainly Sunni) make up 8.3%. Over 22% of the population follows no religion, while the remainder includes Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jews, and other religious groups.[1]
This report is informed by the US State Dept 2007 International Freedom Report. Later reports are available.[1]