Lebanon: Percent Christian
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| Lebanon |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 26.9 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 38.8 |
| Min - Max | 26.9 - 50.7 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 26.9 percent, a decline from 27.3 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 1960 to 2013 is 38.8 percent. The minimum value, 26.9 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 50.7 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 66.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 40.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 26.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 26.9 | 2013 | percent |