Posted on 06/29/2024 3:29:56 AM PDT by Cronos
The 2023 census of Albania has shown a notable demographic change that marks a historic transformation in the religious scene of the nation. Muslims are no longer the majority of the population for the first time in more than 200 years.
The Muslim count dropped to 45.7% based on the most recent census figures. This is a clear departure from past years when Muslims often accounted for the majority. On the other hand, the nonreligious population has grown somewhat steadily, reaching 23.4%. Furthermore, the Orthodox Christian community has expanded and now accounts for twenty percent of the population overall
The census also revealed a notable 15% general population drop throughout the last ten years. From 2.8 million noted in 2011, the current total population is 2.4 million, down from Experts blame emigration, decreased birth rates, and changes in religious and ethnic demography among other things for this fall.
These demographic shifts mirror more general patterns and changes within Albanian society. Particularly among young individuals looking for better possibilities elsewhere, emigration has had a major influence on population numbers. A similar tendency in many European nations decreased birth rates have also helped to lower the population.
Furthermore pointing to shifting views toward religion and identity in Albania are the increase in the nonreligious population and the expansion of the Orthodox Christian group. These changes can affect the social and cultural fabric of the nation in the long run.
Figures of religious beliefs according to the 2023 Census:
Muslim – 1,101,718
Muslim-Bektashi 115,644
Catholic Christians 201,530
Christians - Orthodox 173,645
Evangelicals – 9658
Other trust – 3670
Undefined – 332.155
Atheist – 85,311
They do not answer - 244,331
Not available – 134,451
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In the 2011 census, 56.7% of the population identified as Muslim, and 2.1% as Bektashi.
Does this really mean they are converting to Christianity, or did they all just move to the EU for the freebies/benefits?
They are invading by raft into England as we speak .
I guess the non-muslims in Albania can breathe a huge sigh of relief.
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2011 census
When the Muslim population in America is “0” it will be good, “0” in the world it would be great.
Ah, didn’t parse the charts that closely.
Atheists annoy the heck out of me. Many have more faith and focus on a God they profess NOT to believe in than many born-again Christians who do.
At least, most likely, I won’t have to deal with them in the afterlife.
The atheists, I mean… and not a few of the others.
They moved.
They’re fleeing to greener pastures throughout (formerly) Christian Europe. Albanians and Gypsies are neck and neck to be the N-words of Europe.
Yes. A small fraction of the 45.7% can wipe out your civilization. Witness history.
The USA has a larger percentage of atheists today.
We met a group of Albanian girls in Yosemite a couple years ago. We were asking them about their country And I mentioned that Albanians were predominantly Muslim. The girls answered that the religious makeup of the country was mixed, and they seemed to think that all of the sects were getting along just fine.
Have their men been offered money to fight for Ukraine or Russia? That might account for it.
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