
South Africa: Percent Christian
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South Africa |
Christians as percent of the total population |
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Latest value | 63.1 |
Year | 2013 |
Measure | percent |
Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
Average | 61.1 |
Min - Max | 59.3 - 63.1 |
Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 63.1 percent, an increase from 63 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2013 is 61.1 percent. The minimum value, 59.3 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 63.1 percent was recorded in 2013.
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Percent Jewish | 0.4 | 2013 | percent |
Percent Hindu | 1.9 | 2013 | percent |
Percent Muslim | 2.0 | 2013 | percent |
Percent Christian | 63.1 | 2013 | percent |
Percent Catholic | 9.9 | 2013 | percent |
Percent Protestant | 53.2 | 2013 | percent |