Madagascar

1995

2005

Change

Population

14,763,000

20,107,000

5,344,000

Christian Population

6,189,910

7,320,690

1,130,780

% of Popn who are Christian

42%

36%

-6%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

70,500

86,500

16,000

Baptist

1,100

1,100

0

Catholic

1,490,000

1,730,000

240,000

Indigenous

21,700

27,500

5,800

Lutheran

245,000

290,000

45,000

Orthodox

372

360

-12

Pentecostal

52,390

67,810

15,420

Presbyterian

11,100

15,900

4,800

Other Trinitarian Churches

587,600

708,400

120,800

Number of Churches

18,415

21,800

3,385

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

47%

% of Popn over 65

3%

GDP per Capita

250