Germany: Percent Catholic

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 Germany

Catholic Christians as percent of the total population

 Latest value 31.7
 Year 2013
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2013
 Average 38.2
 Min - Max 31.7 - 45.0
 Source The Cline Center for Democracy
The latest value from 2013 is 31.7 percent, a decline from 31.9 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1960 to 2013 is 38.2 percent. The minimum value, 31.7 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 45 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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Germany - Percent Catholic - Recent values chart

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Germany - Percent Catholic - historical chart - 1960-2013




Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.

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