Annual growth rate of Christianity by world region
Annual growth rate of Christianity, percent, by region, Status of Global Christianity report (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Africa (2.8%). Lowest: Europe (0.1%).
- Africa: 2.77%
- Asia: 1.5%
- Latin America: 1.09%
Source: Lifeway Research, 6 Concerning Trends in Global Christianity · Figures from the Status of Global Christianity report as cited by Lifeway Research. Article published 2022-02-09.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Africa (2.8%). Lowest: Europe (0.1%). Africa: 2.77%. Asia: 1.5%. Latin America: 1.09%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2022. Source: Lifeway Research, 6 Concerning Trends in Global Christianity (https://research.lifeway.com/2022/02/09/6-concerning-trends-in-global-christianity/).
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