Jamaica: Percent Catholic
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| Jamaica |
Catholic Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3.5 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1962 - 2013 |
| Average | 5.7 |
| Min - Max | 3.5 - 8.5 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 3.5 percent, a decline from 3.6 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1962 to 2013 is 5.7 percent. The minimum value, 3.5 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 8.5 percent was recorded in 1962.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Christian | 63.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 3.5 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 59.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Non Religious | 22.2 | 2013 | percent |