Sri Lanka: Percent Buddhist
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| Sri Lanka |
Buddhists as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 73.2 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 68.8 |
| Min - Max | 64.0 - 73.2 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 73.2 percent, an increase from 73 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 36.4 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1960 to 2013 is 68.8 percent. The minimum value, 64 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 73.2 percent was recorded in 2013.
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| Recent values | Sri Lanka: Percent Buddhist |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 73.2 |
| 2012 | 73.0 |
| 2011 | 72.9 |
| 2010 | 72.7 |
| 2009 | 72.6 |
| 2008 | 72.4 |
| 2007 | 72.2 |
| 2006 | 72.1 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Buddhist | 73.2 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Hindu | 7.8 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 8.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 0.0 | 2013 | percent |