Canada

1995

2005

Change

Population

29,463,000

32,504,000

3,041,000

Christian Population

17,754,970

18,720,390

965,420

% of Popn who are Christian

60%

58%

-2%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

495,000

427,000

-68,000

Baptist

220,380

222,060

1,680

Catholic

7,953,830

8,703,090

749,260

Indigenous

39,900

42,900

3,000

Lutheran

296,180

302,050

5,870

Methodist

7,250

6,750

-500

Orthodox

374,000

374,300

300

Pentecostal

288,290

344,445

56,155

Presbyterian

202,600

195,900

-6,700

Other Trinitarian Churches

1,222,210

1,168,550

-53,660

Number of Churches

26,847

27,454

607

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

20%

% of Popn over 65

12%

GNP per capita US$

19,020