South Africa: Percent Hindu
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| South Africa |
People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.9 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 1.7 |
| Min - Max | 1.5 - 1.9 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 1.9 percent, unchanged from 1.9 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 17.7 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2013 is 1.7 percent. The minimum value, 1.5 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 1.9 percent was recorded in 2006.
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| Recent values | South Africa: Percent Hindu |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.9 |
| 2012 | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 1.9 |
| 2010 | 1.9 |
| 2009 | 1.9 |
| 2008 | 1.9 |
| 2007 | 1.9 |
| 2006 | 1.9 |
Definition: People practicing Hinduism as percent of the population.
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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 |