Portugal: Percent Catholic
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| Portugal |
Catholic Christians as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 85.2 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 92.6 |
| Min - Max | 85.2 - 96.6 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 85.2 percent, a decline from 85.6 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1960 to 2013 is 92.6 percent. The minimum value, 85.2 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 96.6 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Recent values | Portugal: Percent Catholic |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 85.2 |
| 2012 | 85.6 |
| 2011 | 86.1 |
| 2010 | 86.5 |
| 2009 | 86.9 |
| 2008 | 87.3 |
| 2007 | 87.6 |
| 2006 | 88.0 |
Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 0.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 86.6 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 85.2 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 1.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Non Religious | 6.3 | 2013 | percent |