Belgium: Percent Catholic
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| Belgium |
Catholic Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 52.4 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 82.2 |
| Min - Max | 52.4 - 97.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 52.4 percent, a decline from 54.1 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1960 to 2013 is 82.2 percent. The minimum value, 52.4 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 97 percent was recorded in 1962.
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| Recent values | Belgium: Percent Catholic |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 52.4 |
| 2012 | 54.1 |
| 2011 | 55.7 |
| 2010 | 57.3 |
| 2009 | 58.9 |
| 2008 | 60.5 |
| 2007 | 62.1 |
| 2006 | 63.6 |
Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Jewish | 0.3 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 6.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 0.1 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 52.4 | 2013 | percent |
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