Albania is constitutionally a secular state since 1967, and as such, neutral in questions of belief and conscience: The former Communist government declared Albania as the worlds first atheist state, even though the Soviet Union had already done so.

What percent of Albania is atheist?

2.5 per cent According to the latest census figures from 2011, over half (56.7 per cent) of Albanias 2.8 million population are self-declared Muslims, the majority of which are Sunni, ten per cent are Catholics, almost 7 per cent identify as Orthodox, 5.5 per cent say they do not have a religion, 2.5 per cent identify as atheist

Is Albania an atheist nation?

Albania became the first officially atheist country in the world in 1967. Its ruler, Enver Hoxha, ordered all churches and mosques demolished or converted into sports arenas, warehouses or other secular facilities.

How religious is Albania?

Religion may also be a consideration for Albania. Most of its European neighbors are majority Christian. Some 61 percent of Albanians identify as Muslim, according to the 2011 census. Catholics make up about 10 percent, with Orthodox citizens at 7 percent.

Which country is an atheist country?

According to sociologists Ariela Keysar and Juhem Navarro-Riveras review of numerous global studies on atheism, there are 450 to 500 million positive atheists and agnostics worldwide (7% of the worlds population), with China having the most atheists in the world (200 million convinced atheists).

When did Albania convert to Islam?

Islam was first introduced to Albania in the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest of the area. During the 17th and 18th century Albanians in large numbers converted to Islam, often to escape higher taxes levied on Christian subjects.

How many Albanian live in USA?

The Albanian-American population is currently 113,661 or 0.04% of the US population.