France: Percent Catholic
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| France |
Catholic Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 75.3 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 81.4 |
| Min - Max | 75.3 - 86.6 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 75.3 percent, a decline from 75.5 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for France from 1960 to 2013 is 81.4 percent. The minimum value, 75.3 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 86.6 percent was recorded in 1960.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Jewish | 1.3 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 8.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 77.7 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 75.3 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 2.4 | 2013 | percent |