Religious minorities in Portugal

Abstract

This article aims to quantitatively analyze the religious minorities in Portugal, reaching it in two phases. First, the author analyses the relative and absolute weight of each religious group, the evolution of each religious group, the members and places of worship by region. Second, religious minorities are characterized by socio-demographic variables, practices, beliefs, and values. From the conclusions, it should be noted that in the last thirty years, the religious minorities have grown in Portugal, especially the growth and weight of Christian minorities (other Christians, Protestants, and Orthodox).