Tolerance and Tension
Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
POLL · April 15, 2010
Religious Service Attendance
How often do you attend religious services?
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| Country | Total Population | Among Christians | Among Muslims |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana |  57 | 62 | NA |
| Cameroon | 70 | 70 | 84 |
| Chad | 77 | 83 | 81 |
| Djibouti | 83 | NA | 84 |
| DR Congo | 70 | 72 | 85 |
| Ethiopia | 80 | 75 | 92 |
| Ghana | 81 | 83 | 99 |
| Guinea Bissau | 76 | 66 | 92 |
| Kenya | 81 | 80 | 91 |
| Liberia | 75 | 82 | 93 |
| Mali | 78 | NA | 79 |
| Mozambique | 84 | 81 | 92 |
| Nigeria | 87 | 88 | 87 |
| Rwanda | 76 | 75 | NA |
| Senegal | 68 | NA | 65 |
| South Africa | 55 | 60 | NA |
| Tanzania | 80 | 83 | 82 |
| Uganda | 82 | 81 | 93 |
| Zambia | 84 | 85 | NA |
Complete Question Wording
Q40, 41. Muslims were asked: On average, how often do you attend the mosque or Islamic Center for salah and Jum'ah Prayer - more than once a week; once a week for Jum'ah prayer; once or twice a month; a few times a year, especially for the Eid; seldom; or never? All others were asked: Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services - more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never?
Read the survey methodology and the topline questionnaire
Notes
In countries where there were too few interviews with either Muslims or Christians, that subpopulation was not analyzed. Figures may not add to 100 due to rounding.
Part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project
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