Jamaica

1995

2005

Change

Population

2,447,000

2,675,000

228,000

Christian Population

1,302,040

1,452,050

150,010

% of Popn who are Christian

53%

54%

0%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

45,500

41,200

-4,300

Baptist

46,100

50,820

4,720

Catholic

147,000

169,000

22,000

Indigenous

31,270

34,770

3,500

Methodist

29,810

29,640

-170

Orthodox

1,900

1,700

-200

Pentecostal

131,090

153,460

22,370

Other Trinitarian Churches

209,090

236,570

27,480

Number of Churches

4,959

5,511

552

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

32%

% of Popn over 65

7%

GNP per capita US$

1,600