Papua New Guinea: Percent Christian
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| Papua New Guinea |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 77.6 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1975 - 2013 |
| Average | 78.5 |
| Min - Max | 77.6 - 79.7 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 77.6 percent, unchanged from 77.6 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1975 to 2013 is 78.5 percent. The minimum value, 77.6 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 79.7 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 |