Papua New Guinea: Percent Catholic
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| Papua New Guinea |
Catholic Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 21.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1975 - 2013 |
| Average | 24.6 |
| Min - Max | 21.0 - 28.3 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 21 percent, a decline from 21.2 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1975 to 2013 is 24.6 percent. The minimum value, 21 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 28.3 percent was recorded in 1975.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Christian | 77.6 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 21.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 56.6 | 2013 | percent |