El Salvador: Percent Catholic

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 El Salvador

Catholic Christians as percent of the total population

 Latest value 54.5
 Year 2013
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2013
 Average 84.6
 Min - Max 54.5 - 98.3
 Source The Cline Center for Democracy
The latest value from 2013 is 54.5 percent, a decline from 56.3 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for El Salvador from 1960 to 2013 is 84.6 percent. The minimum value, 54.5 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 98.3 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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El Salvador - Percent Catholic - Recent values chart

Historical series
El Salvador - Percent Catholic - historical chart - 1960-2013




Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.

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