Netherlands

1995

2005

Change

Population

15,503,000

16,167,000

664,000

Christian Population

9,443,290

9,435,270

-8,020

% of Popn who are Christian

61%

58%

-3%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

1,720

1,760

40

Baptist

15,200

16,000

800

Catholic

3,838,210

4,077,450

239,240

Lutheran

9,000

7,000

-2,000

Orthodox

7,000

7,500

500

Pentecostal

44,250

44,850

600

Presbyterian

1,211,420

1,169,060

-42,360

Other Trinitarian Churches

122,050

127,990

5,940

Number of Churches

6,977

6,981

4

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

18%

% of Popn over 65

13%

GNP per capita US$

25,940