South Korea: Percent Protestant
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| South Korea |
Protestant Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 24.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 15.4 |
| Min - Max | 7.5 - 24.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 24 percent, an increase from 23.7 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 22.7 percent, based on data from 78 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2013 is 15.4 percent. The minimum value, 7.5 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 24 percent was recorded in 2013.
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| Recent values | South Korea: Percent Protestant |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 24.0 |
| 2012 | 23.7 |
| 2011 | 23.3 |
| 2010 | 23.0 |
| 2009 | 22.7 |
| 2008 | 22.4 |
| 2007 | 22.0 |
| 2006 | 21.7 |
Definition: Protestant Christians as percent of the total population.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |