Catholic Statistics

 

 

At the end of 2002 the world’s population was 6.132.190.000, this meant 85.511.000 more than in 2000. By continent the increase was as follows: + 19.650.000 in Africa, + 15.600.000 in America, + 49.696.000 Asia, +511.000 in Oceania but less - 546.000 in Europe,
At the same date the number of Catholics was 1.060.840.000, an increase of 15.783,000 compared to 2000, by continent as follows: increase of 8.712.000 in America, 5.642.000 in Africa, 866.000 in Asia, 511.000 in Oceania, 455.000 in Europe. Note discreet increase of Catholics in Europe despite decrease in the population.
Note 2 : statistics of Catholics are incomplete, since certain countries are unable to provide information in this regard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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