Percent Catholic - Country rankings
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Catholic Christians as percent of the total population, 2013:
The average for 2013 based on 4 countries was 19.9 percent. The highest value was in Australia: 27.6 percent and the lowest value was in New Zealand: 14.8 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2013. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: The Cline Center for Democracy
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| Countries | Percent Catholic, 2013 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 27.6 | 1 | 1960 - 2013 |
| Papua N.G. | 21 | 2 | 1975 - 2013 |
| Solomon Isl. | 16.1 | 3 | 1978 - 2013 |
| New Zealand | 14.8 | 4 | 1960 - 2013 |
Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.
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