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What percentage of Albanians are Christian?
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| STAT | AMOUNT | RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Percent Christian | 20\% | 12th out of 13 |
| Church and state > Constitutional reference to God enactment date | 1,998 | 3rd out of 29 |
| Percentage Muslim | 70\% | 40th out of 167 |
| Jehovahs Witnesses | 2,708 | 95th out of 177 |
Why did Albania become Muslim?
The Islamization of Albania occurred as a result of the Ottoman conquest of the region beginning in 1385. The Ottomans through their administration and military brought Islam to Albania through various policies and tax incentives, trade networks and transnational religious links.
What percent of Albania is Muslim 2020?
56.7\%
Muslim 56.7\%, Roman Catholic 10\%, Orthodox 6.8\%, atheist 2.5\%, Bektashi (a Sufi order) 2.1\%, other 5.7\%, unspecified 16.2\% (2011 est.) 65 years and over: 13.03\% (male 186,335/female 214,276) (2020 est.)
Why did so many Albanians convert to Islam?
During the 17th and 18th century Albanians in large numbers converted to Islam, often to escape higher taxes levied on Christian subjects. As Muslims, some Albanians attained important political and military positions within the Ottoman Empire and culturally contributed to the wider Muslim world.
What is the official religion of Albania?
From the early days of interwar Albania and due to Albania’s heterogeneous religious makeup, Albania’s political leadership defined Albania as without an official religion. Muslim Albanians at that time formed around 70\% of the total population of 800,000 and Albania was the only Muslim country in Europe.
Where do the Albanians live?
Sunni Muslims have historically lived in the cities of Albania, while Bektashis mainly live in remote areas, whereas Orthodox Christians mainly live in the south, and Roman Catholics mainly live in the north of the country.
How is Albania different from the other Balkans?
Albania differs from other regions in the Balkans in that the peak of Islamization in Albania occurred much later: 16th century Ottoman census data showed that sanjaks where Albanians lived remained overwhelmingly Christian with Muslims making up no more than 5\% in most areas ( Ohrid 1.9\%, Shkodra 4.5\%, Elbasan 5.5\%]