Christianity by country

How Many Christians Are in Australia?

12.1 millionChristians, about 43.9% of the population (Australian Bureau of Statistics census, 2021)

The short answer

Australia is home to about 12.1 million Christians, roughly 43.9% of its 27.6 million people (Australian Bureau of Statistics census, 2021). It is a country with a large Christian population.

The churches of Australia

The Christian churches of Australia are Roman Catholic, Anglican and a broad range of Protestant traditions.

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Christians in other countries

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Population from Wikidata; Christian share from Australian Bureau of Statistics census (2021); estimates differ between sources. We cite, and we never invent figures.

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