Ireland |
1995 | 2005 | Change | |
Population | 3,504,000 | 3,456,000 | -48,000 |
Christian Population | 3,417,231 | 3,314,478 | -102,753 |
% of Popn who are Christian | 98% | 96% | -2% |
Denominational Membership | |||
Anglican/Episcopal | 53,200 | 51,800 | -1,400 |
Baptist | 740 | 860 | 120 |
Catholic | 2,705,000 | 2,606,000 | -99,000 |
Lutheran | 320 | 280 | -40 |
Methodist | 1,683 | 1,456 | -227 |
Orthodox | 350 | 350 | 0 |
Pentecostal | 480 | 570 | 90 |
Presbyterian | 7,607 | 7,005 | -602 |
Other Trinitarian Churches | 5,775 | 6,390 | 615 |
Number of Churches | 3,055 | 3,025 | -30 |
Quality of Life Indicators | |||
% of Popn under 15 | 23% | ||
% of Popn over 65 | 11% | ||
GNP per capita US$ | 17,110 |
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