# Evangelicals Surpass Catholics to Become the Majority in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador · Mercy Herald

> Latinobarómetro survey across 17 countries reveals an unprecedented demographic shift in Central America following three decades of evangelical growth.

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Atualizado em: 2026-11-13

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A historic demographic shift has redefined the religious map of three Central American nations. For the first time since modern tracking began, evangelicals have become the majority population in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, outnumbering the Catholic Church in faithful.

The figures come from a study by the Latinobarómetro Corporation, which surveyed over 2,000 citizens over age 18 across 17 Latin American countries. According to the research, in Honduras, 44% of the population identifies as evangelical, compared to 38% Catholic. In Guatemala, evangelicals represent 43% of inhabitants, ahead of 41% Catholic. In El Salvador, 42% of citizens identify as evangelical, while the Catholic portion stands at 37%.

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