According to recent reports, the number of people calling themselves as Roman Catholics is decreasing in Spain, traditionally regarded as one of the most staunchly Catholic countries in the world.

As per the study reports, around 75% of Spaniards regard themselves as Catholics, down from 85% in 2000.

Moreover, the survey carried out by the Centre of Sociological Investigations (CIS) said, “About 13.5 per cent of the 2,500 people interviewed for the poll.”

On the other hand, only 8 percent said that they are atheists.

Only 1.5% followed a religion other than the Roman Catholicism. Moreover, the arrival of migrators increased the number of Muslims and Protestants in the country in recent years.

Further, around 15% of those interviewed has told that they regularly attend mass or another religious services.