Japan: Percent Christian
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| Japan |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 2.4 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 1.4 |
| Min - Max | 0.7 - 2.4 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 2.4 percent, unchanged from 2.4 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1960 to 2013 is 1.4 percent. The minimum value, 0.7 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 2.4 percent was recorded in 2012.
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Definition: Christians as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Buddhist | 71.3 | 2013 | percent |
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