Kuwait: Percent Christian
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| Kuwait |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 14.2 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1961 - 2013 |
| Average | 8.2 |
| Min - Max | 4.0 - 14.2 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 14.2 percent, an increase from 13.8 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Kuwait from 1961 to 2013 is 8.2 percent. The minimum value, 4 percent, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 14.2 percent was recorded in 2013.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 80.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 24.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 57.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 14.2 | 2013 | percent |