Philippines

1995

2005

Change

Population

67,581,000

81,495,000

13,914,000

Christian Population

65,216,820

78,897,740

13,680,920

% of Popn who are Christian

97%

97%

0%

Denominational Membership

Anglican/Episcopal

21,500

22,400

900

Baptist

320,425

420,700

100,275

Catholic

29,565,000

35,576,000

6,011,000

Indigenous

3,101,000

3,849,000

748,000

Lutheran

8,420

10,500

2,080

Methodist

239,900

272,600

32,700

Pentecostal

918,210

1,209,035

290,825

Presbyterian

5,710

8,510

2,800

Other Trinitarian Churches

1,444,285

1,727,185

282,900

Number of Churches

66,956

82,082

15,126

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

38%

% of Popn over 65

4%

GNP per capita US$

1,160