South Africa: Percent Christian

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 South Africa

Christians as percent of the total population

 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. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Percent Christian - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Percent Christian - historical chart - 1960-2013




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