USA: Percent Christian
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| USA |
Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 76.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 82.8 |
| Min - Max | 76.0 - 89.6 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 76 percent, a decline from 76.3 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2013 is 82.8 percent. The minimum value, 76 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 89.6 percent was recorded in 1960.
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Definition: Christians as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Jewish | 1.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 2.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 76.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 24.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 51.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Eastern Orthodox | 1.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Non Religious | 18.7 | 2013 | percent |