Australia: Percent Catholic
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| Australia |
Catholic Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 27.6 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 25.8 |
| Min - Max | 24.0 - 27.6 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 27.6 percent, unchanged from 27.6 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1960 to 2013 is 25.8 percent. The minimum value, 24 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 27.6 percent was recorded in 2012.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
Recent data
Historical series
Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.
Selected articles from our guide:
What factors determine the exchange rates
International lending and sovereign debt
All articles
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Jewish | 0.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Buddhist | 1.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Hindu | 0.9 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 3.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 71.9 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 27.6 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 40.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Eastern Orthodox | 4.0 | 2013 | percent |