Buddhism is practiced throughout Central America. Buddhism's presence in the region was primarily driven by the presence of Chinese immigrant workers during the early 19th century. Presently, Buddhism in the region is primarily of the Mahayana and Vajrayana schools, with many countries in the region having several Buddhist temples, schools, and meditation centers.
Buddhist percentage by country
+Buddhism by country in the Central America National flag Country Population(2007E) % of Buddhists Buddhist total Belize 294,385 0.35% religiousintelligence.co.uk 1,030 Costa Rica 4,133,884 2.34% religiousintelligence.co.uk 96,733 El Salvador 7,076,598 0.1% religiousintelligence.co.uk 7,076 Guatemala 12,728,111 0.1% religiousintelligence.co.uk 12,728 Honduras 7,483,763 0.1% religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu 7,484 Nicaragua 5,675,356 0.1% religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu 5,675 Panama 3,242,173 0.1% 100 Total 40,634,270 0.489% 198,812
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