The Roman Catholic Church, with a rich history in Germany, remains the largest religious denomination, representing around 24% of the population as of 2023. Nearly half of residents in states like Saarland identify as Catholic, while northern regions like Saxony-Anhalt have much lower proportions. Notably, the Church is experiencing significant membership decline, losing around 400,000 practitioners annually, attributed largely to dissatisfaction with the church tax system. This decline is striking compared to the 28.3 million Catholics recorded in 1990.
With nearly 20 million practising Catholics, the Roman Catholic Church remains the largest denomination in Germany, although it's experiencing a significant decline in membership.
Regions like Bavaria and Saarland show a strong Catholic presence, making up about half of their populations, contrasting sharply with the northern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Despite being influential, the Catholic Church has lost about 400,000 members annually, leading to a reduction from 28.3 million in 1990 to 19.8 million today.
The church tax system in Germany plays a major role in why many are opting out of their religious affiliation, prompting a large number of departures.
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