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
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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. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Lebanon: Percent Christian
 2013 26.9
 2012 27.3
 2011 27.8
 2010 28.2
 2009 28.6
 2008 29.0
 2007 29.5
 2006 29.9




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