Religion Since the 16th century, Estonia has been a predominantly protestant (Lutheran) country.
Up until the 19th century, the church was the only source of education in the countryside, and only a few villages are without an architecturally impressive church at its centre.
Today, Estonia is one of the least religious countries in Europe with about 70% of the population defining themselves as not religious. Among the religious population, Lutheran Christians and Orthodox Christians are the most prevalent.
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Additional Information: Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church www.eelk.ee Estonian Council of Churches www.ekn.ee