Editing Demographics of Mali (section)

== Religion ==
{{main|Religion in Mali}}

An estimated 95% of Malians are [[Islam in Mali|Sunni Muslim]], 4% adhere to [[African traditional religion|indigenous or traditional animist beliefs]], and 1% are Christian (about two-thirds [[Roman Catholicism in Mali|Roman Catholic]] and one-third [[Protestant]]).<ref>[https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-report-on-international-religious-freedom/mali   US State Dept 2022 report]</ref><ref name=cia/><ref name=cp/> [[Atheism]] and [[agnosticism]] are believed to be rare among Malians, most of whom practice their religion on a daily basis.<ref name=cp/> Islam as practiced in Mali can be moderate, tolerant, and adapted to local conditions; relations between Muslims and practitioners of minority religious faiths are generally amicable.<ref name=cp/> The constitution establishes a [[secular state]] and provides for [[freedom of religion]].<ref>[https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-report-on-international-religious-freedom/mali   US State Dept 2022 report]</ref>