France

1995

2005

Change

Population

57,981,000

59,684,000

1,703,000

Christian Population

45,624,215

44,577,335

-1,046,880

% of Popn who are Christian

79%

75%

-4%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

2,514

2,850

336

Baptist

10,600

13,070

2,470

Catholic

4,681,950

3,390,250

-1,291,700

Lutheran

49,640

50,760

1,120

Methodist

2,690

3,450

760

Orthodox

197,670

220,700

23,030

Pentecostal

117,100

143,060

25,960

Presbyterian

27,100

28,330

1,230

Other Trinitarian Churches

83,450

95,815

12,365

Number of Churches

38,571

36,926

-1,645

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

19%

% of Popn over 65

16%

GNP per capita US$

26,270