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. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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USA - Percent Christian - Recent values chart

Historical series
USA - Percent Christian - historical chart - 1960-2013




Definition: Christians as percent of the total population.

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