Switzerland: Percent Christian

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 Switzerland

Christians as percent of the total population

 Latest value 82.2
 Year 2013
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2013
 Average 90.2
 Min - Max 82.2 - 98.5
 Source The Cline Center for Democracy
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The latest value from 2013 is 82.2 percent, a decline from 82.5 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1960 to 2013 is 90.2 percent. The minimum value, 82.2 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 98.5 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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 Recent values Switzerland: Percent Christian
 2013 82.2
 2012 82.5
 2011 82.7
 2010 83.0
 2009 83.3
 2008 83.6
 2007 83.9
 2006 84.2




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