Australia: Percent Christian
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| Australia |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 71.9 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 77.8 |
| Min - Max | 71.9 - 84.4 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 71.9 percent, a decline from 72 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1960 to 2013 is 77.8 percent. The minimum value, 71.9 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 84.4 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Recent values | Australia: Percent Christian |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 71.9 |
| 2012 | 72.0 |
| 2011 | 72.2 |
| 2010 | 72.4 |
| 2009 | 72.6 |
| 2008 | 72.8 |
| 2007 | 73.0 |
| 2006 | 73.2 |
Definition: Christians as percent of the total population.
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| Percent Protestant | 40.4 | 2013 | percent |
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