The most common religions in the Netherlands are Christianity and Islam. There are also many people who do not have any religion or faith.
Most people who have a faith in the Netherlands are Christians (Roman Catholic and Protestant) and Muslims. There are also smaller numbers of Hindus, Buddhists and Jews. You will find many churches, mosques and temples in the Netherlands.
Everyone is allowed to choose a religion or faith in the Netherlands. You may also change this or have no religion at all. You may express your religious feelings at home and in public, alone or together. The government protects this right and treats all faiths equally. Discrimination or forcing someone to believe are prohibited.
In 2024, 44% of Dutch people aged 15 and over said they belonged to a religion: 17% are Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant, 6% Muslim and 7% other.
Many Roman Catholics live in the southern provinces of the Netherlands (North Brabant and Limburg). There is a Protestant area that extends from Zeeland to Overijssel and is known as the 'Bible Belt'. There is a great deal of variation in the big cities, where people of different faiths live side by side.
Most believers are Christians (Roman Catholic and Protestant) or Muslims. There are also smaller numbers of Hindus, Buddhists and Jews and people of other faiths. There are many non-believers.
Yes. You may pray, celebrate, teach and follow rituals. You can do this at home and in public, alone or with others. You may also wear religious symbols. The government protects this right. Discrimination and forcing someone to believe are prohibited.
Yes. You can choose or change your religion yourself. You can also have no religion. No one is allowed to force you to believe or stop believing. The government protects your freedom of religion and belief.
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