Portugal: Percent Christian
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| Portugal |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 86.6 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 93.5 |
| Min - Max | 86.6 - 97.1 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 86.6 percent, a decline from 87 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1960 to 2013 is 93.5 percent. The minimum value, 86.6 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 97.1 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 0.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 86.6 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 85.2 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 1.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Non Religious | 6.3 | 2013 | percent |