South Korea: Percent Non Religious
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| South Korea |
Non religious people as percent of the population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 44.8 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 48.2 |
| Min - Max | 44.8 - 49.8 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 44.8 percent, a decline from 45 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 21.6 percent, based on data from 20 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2013 is 48.2 percent. The minimum value, 44.8 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 49.8 percent was recorded in 1981.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Buddhist | 17.2 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 35.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 11.1 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 24.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Non Religious | 44.8 | 2013 | percent |