http://www.humantruth.info/andorra.html
By Vexen Crabtree 2013
Andorra Principality of Andorra | ![]() |
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Status | Independent State |
Social and Moral Index | 108th best |
Capital | Andorra la Vella |
Land Area | 470km21 |
Location | Europe |
Population | 77 0062 |
Life Expectancy | 80.37yrs (2017)3 |
GNI | $51 167 (2017)4 |
ISO3166-1 Codes | AD, AND, 205 |
Internet Domain | .ad6 |
Currency | Euro (EUR)7 |
Telephone | +3768 |
“The landlocked Principality of Andorra is one of the smallest states in Europe, nestled high in the Pyrenees Mountains between the French and Spanish borders. For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Seu d'Urgell). In 1993, this feudal system was modified, with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. In the late 20th century, Andorra became a popular tourist destination. An estimated 10 million people visit each year drawn by the winter sports, summer climate, and duty free goods. Andorra has also become a wealthy international commercial center because of its banking facilities, low taxes, and lack of customs duties. However, recent economic hardships have required Andorra to start taxing foreign investments and to implement stricter economic policies. Andorra is not a member of the European Union, but enjoys a special relationship with it and uses the Euro as its national currency.”
CIA's The World Factbook (2013)9
“The Thumbelina, Catalan-speaking principality of Andorra, a dramatic realm of mountain scenery amid the Pyrenees, is one of Western Europe´s most intriguing corners. [...] Some say Andorra's nothing but skiing and shopping. Racing down snow-packed pistes, molly-coddling après-ski mulled wine and sleeping snug between boutique-hotel ice walls is how most think of this tiny principality in Europe, neatly wedged between France and Spain in the mountainous eastern Pyrenees.[...] This minicountry offers by far the best ski slopes and resort facilities in all the Pyrenees, as well as secret hoard of thermal spas that soothe skied-out limbs. Once the snows melt, there's an abundance of great walking, ranging from easy strolls to demanding day hikes in the principality's higher, more remote reaches. Strike out above the tight valleys and you can walk for hours, almost alone.”
#economics #human_development #wealth
UN HDI (2021)11 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better Value11 | |
1 | Switzerland | 0.962 |
2 | Norway | 0.961 |
3 | Iceland | 0.959 |
4 | Hong Kong | 0.952 |
5 | Australia | 0.951 |
... | ||
38 | Portugal | 0.866 |
39 | Latvia | 0.863 |
40 | Croatia | 0.858 |
41 | Andorra | 0.858 |
42 | Qatar | 0.855 |
43 | Chile | 0.855 |
Europe Avg | 0.87 | |
World Avg | 0.72 | |
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Gross National Income Per-Capita (2021)11 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better PPP $11 | |
1 | Liechtenstein | $146 830 |
2 | Singapore | $90 919 |
3 | Qatar | $87 134 |
4 | Luxembourg | $84 649 |
5 | Ireland | $76 169 |
... | ||
18 | Kuwait | $52 920 |
19 | San Marino | $52 654 |
20 | Belgium | $52 293 |
21 | Andorra | $51 167 |
22 | Finland | $49 452 |
23 | Australia | $49 238 |
Europe Avg | $40 512 | |
World Avg | $20 136 | |
q=193. |
Social & Moral Development Index12,13 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank12,13 | |
1 | Taiwan | 28.6 |
2 | Norway | 29.4 |
3 | Denmark | 31.2 |
4 | Sweden | 32.2 |
5 | Finland | 32.6 |
... | ||
105 | Nepal | 90.9 |
106 | Saudi Arabia | 91.4 |
107 | Bahrain | 91.5 |
108 | Andorra | 91.6 |
109 | Belize | 91.8 |
110 | Lebanon | 91.8 |
Europe Avg | 57.3 | |
World Avg | 86.1 | |
q=195. |
The United Nations produces an annual Human Development Report which includes the Human Development Index. The factors taken into account include life expectancy, education and schooling and Gross National Income (GNI) amongst many others..
The Social and Moral Development Index concentrates on moral issues and human rights, violence, public health, equality, tolerance, freedom and effectiveness in climate change mitigation and environmentalism, and on some technological issues. A country scores higher for achieving well in those areas, and for sustaining that achievement in the long term. Those countries towards the top of this index can truly said to be setting good examples and leading humankind onwards into a bright, humane, and free future. See: Which are the Best Countries in the World? The Social and Moral Development Index.
#health #immigration #life_expectancy #longevity #migration #population
Population:
Andorra's population is predicted to rise to 111 780 by 2030.Population (2018)2 | ||
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Pos. | Population2 | |
1 | China | 1.4b |
2 | India | 1.4b |
3 | USA | 327.1m |
4 | Indonesia | 267.7m |
5 | Pakistan | 212.2m |
... | ||
183 | Tonga | 0.1m |
184 | Seychelles | 97 096 |
185 | Antigua & Barbuda | 96 286 |
186 | Andorra | 77 006 |
187 | Dominica | 71 625 |
188 | Marshall Islands | 58 413 |
World Avg | 39.0m | |
q=195. |
Life Expectancy (2021)11 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better Years11 | |
1 | Monaco | 85.9 |
2 | Hong Kong | 85.5 |
3 | Japan | 84.8 |
4 | Australia | 84.5 |
5 | Switzerland | 84.0 |
... | ||
29 | UK | 80.7 |
30 | Slovenia | 80.7 |
31 | Germany | 80.6 |
32 | Andorra | 80.4 |
33 | Greece | 80.1 |
34 | Maldives | 79.9 |
World Avg | 71.28 | |
q=195. |
Migration:
Immigrants (2017)14 | ||
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Pos. | %14 | |
1 | UAE | 88.4% |
2 | Kuwait | 75.5% |
3 | Qatar | 65.2% |
4 | Liechtenstein | 65.1% |
5 | Monaco | 54.9% |
6 | Andorra | 53.3% |
7 | Bahrain | 48.4% |
8 | Singapore | 46.0% |
9 | Luxembourg | 45.3% |
10 | Oman | 44.7% |
11 | Hong Kong | 39.1% |
12 | Saudi Arabia | 37.0% |
World Avg | 9.4% | |
q=195. |
Emigrants (2010)15 | ||
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Pos. | %15 | |
1 | Dominica | 104.8% |
2 | Palestine | 68.4% |
3 | Samoa | 67.3% |
4 | Grenada | 65.5% |
5 | St Kitts & Nevis | 61.1% |
... | ||
61 | Mauritius | 10.9% |
62 | Greece | 10.8% |
63 | Mexico | 10.7% |
64 | Andorra | 10.7% |
65 | Liberia | 10.5% |
66 | Uruguay | 10.5% |
World Avg | 11.5% | |
q=192. |
#equality #freethought #gender_equality #homosexuality #human_rights #international_law #mass_media #morals #politics #prejudice #religious_tolerance #tolerance #women
Compared to Europe (2020)16,17 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank16,17 | |
1 | Sweden | 9.2 |
2 | Norway | 14.7 |
3 | Denmark | 14.7 |
4 | Netherlands | 15.8 |
5 | Iceland | 20.1 |
... | ||
42 | Moldova | 81.5 |
43 | Macedonia | 82.2 |
44 | Turkey | 82.6 |
45 | Andorra | 84.3 |
46 | Azerbaijan | 87.1 |
47 | Vatican City | 92.0 |
48 | Monaco | 94.2 |
Europe Avg | 50.3 | |
q=49. |
Human Rights, Equality & Tolerance (2020)16,17 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank16,17 | |
1 | Sweden | 9.2 |
2 | Norway | 14.7 |
3 | Denmark | 14.7 |
4 | Netherlands | 15.8 |
5 | New Zealand | 17.5 |
... | ||
83 | Russia | 83.2 |
84 | Dominican Rep. | 83.3 |
85 | Israel | 83.5 |
86 | Andorra | 84.3 |
87 | Barbados | 85.3 |
88 | Haiti | 86.6 |
89 | Suriname | 86.9 |
World Avg | 87.7 | |
q=199. |
The best countries in the world at ensuring human rights, fostering equality and promoting tolerance, are Sweden, Norway and Denmark16. These countries are displaying the best traits that humanity has to offer. The worst countries are The Solomon Islands, Somalia and Tuvalu16.
The data sets used to calculate points for each country are statistics on commentary in Human Rights Watch reports, its nominal commitment to Human Rights, speed of uptake of HR treaties, supporting personal, civil & economic freedoms, supporting press freedom, eliminating modern slavery, opposing gender inequality, the rate of gender bias (from 7 indicators), the year from which women could participate in democracy, its success in fighting anti-semitic prejudice, LGBT equality and freethought. The regions with the best average results per country are Scandinavia, Baltic States and Europe16, whereas the worst are Melanesia, Micronesia and Australasia16.
For more, see:
Human Rights & Tolerance:
Nominal Commitment to HR (2009)18 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better Treaties18 | |
1 | Argentina | 24 |
2 | Chile | 23 |
3 | Costa Rica | 23 |
4 | Ecuador | 23 |
5 | Germany | 23 |
... | ||
105 | Liberia | 15 |
106 | Libya | 15 |
107 | Maldives | 15 |
108 | Andorra | 15 |
109 | Cape Verde | 15 |
110 | Bangladesh | 15 |
Europe Avg | 19.5 | |
World Avg | 15.1 | |
q=194. |
HR Treaties Lag (2019)19 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Yrs/Treaty19 | |
1 | Ecuador | 2.15 |
2 | Uruguay | 2.25 |
3 | Tunisia | 3.65 |
4 | Colombia | 3.68 |
5 | Costa Rica | 4.05 |
... | ||
149 | Antigua & Barbuda | 12.76 |
150 | Georgia | 12.77 |
151 | Suriname | 12.81 |
152 | Andorra | 12.91 |
153 | Bhutan | 13.01 |
154 | Swaziland | 13.16 |
Europe Avg | 9.09 | |
World Avg | 10.02 | |
q=195. |
Press Freedom (2013)20 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better20 | |
1 | Finland | 638 |
2 | Netherlands | 648 |
3 | Norway | 652 |
4 | Luxembourg | 668 |
5 | Andorra | 682 |
6 | Denmark | 708 |
7 | Liechtenstein | 735 |
8 | New Zealand | 838 |
9 | Iceland | 849 |
10 | Sweden | 923 |
11 | Estonia | 926 |
12 | Austria | 940 |
Europe Avg | 2044 | |
World Avg | 3249 | |
q=178. |
Gender Equality:
See:
Gender Biases (2022)21 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better %21 | |
1 | Sweden | 31.822 |
2 | New Zealand | 34.423 |
3 | Australia | 37.023 |
4 | Germany | 40.223 |
5 | Canada | 41.123 |
6 | Norway | 42.124 |
7 | Andorra | 43.123 |
8 | Netherlands | 44.222 |
9 | USA | 50.723 |
10 | Finland | 52.524 |
11 | Spain | 53.522 |
12 | Switzerland | 56.924 |
Europe Avg | 69.08 | |
World Avg | 83.93 | |
q=88. |
Year Women Can Vote | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Year | |
1 | New Zealand | 1893 |
2 | Australia | 1902 |
3 | Finland | 1906 |
4 | Norway | 1913 |
5 | Denmark | 1915 |
... | ||
160 | Bangladesh | 1972 |
161 | Bahrain | 1973 |
162 | San Marino | 1973 |
163 | Andorra | 1973 |
164 | Jordan | 1974 |
165 | Solomon Islands | 1974 |
Europe Avg | 1895 | |
World Avg | 1930 | |
q=189. |
Prejudice:
LGBT Equality (2017)25 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better Score25 | |
1 | Netherlands | 103 |
2 | Belgium | 90 |
3 | Sweden | 86 |
4 | Brazil | 81 |
5 | Spain | 79 |
... | ||
14 | Luxembourg | 70 |
15 | Argentina | 69 |
16 | Malta | 63 |
17 | Andorra | 63 |
18 | New Zealand | 63 |
19 | Portugal | 63 |
Europe Avg | 46.9 | |
World Avg | 12.6 | |
q=196. |
Freedom of Thought (2021)26 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better26 | |
1 | Belgium | 1.0 |
2 | Netherlands | 1.0 |
3 | Taiwan | 1.0 |
4 | Sao Tome & Principe | 1.3 |
5 | Ecuador | 1.3 |
... | ||
144 | Papua New Guinea | 3.5 |
145 | Nicaragua | 3.5 |
146 | Angola | 3.7 |
147 | Andorra | 3.7 |
148 | Uzbekistan | 3.7 |
149 | Myanmar (Burma) | 3.8 |
Europe Avg | 2.6 | |
World Avg | 3.0 | |
q=196. |
#alcohol #health #life_expectancy #longevity #obesity #vaccines
Compared to Europe (2020)27,28 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank27,28 | |
1 | Monaco | 13.0 |
2 | Norway | 61.0 |
3 | Finland | 65.3 |
4 | Switzerland | 65.6 |
5 | Italy | 67.5 |
... | ||
35 | Latvia | 93.1 |
36 | San Marino | 94.5 |
37 | Georgia | 95.6 |
38 | Andorra | 97.8 |
39 | Serbia | 98.9 |
40 | Azerbaijan | 100.0 |
41 | Moldova | 101.5 |
Europe Avg | 82.5 | |
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Health (2020)27,28 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank27,28 | |
1 | Monaco | 13.0 |
2 | Hong Kong | 18.3 |
3 | Maldives | 41.0 |
4 | Singapore | 42.6 |
5 | Japan | 51.0 |
... | ||
109 | Vanuatu | 97.1 |
110 | Cape Verde | 97.3 |
111 | Seychelles | 97.3 |
112 | Andorra | 97.8 |
113 | Dominica | 98.0 |
114 | Panama | 98.1 |
115 | Kazakhstan | 98.1 |
World Avg | 93.5 | |
q=196. |
The countries with the best overall approach to public health, in terms of both public policy and individual lifestyle choices, are Monaco, Hong Kong and The Maldives27. These countries are worth emulating. And, although often through no fault of the average citizen, the worst countries are The Marshall Islands, S. Sudan and Palau27.
The data sets used to calculate points for each country are its average life expectancy, its alcohol consumption rate, its fertility rate, its smoking rate, its suicide rate, its food aid and health contributions and WHO compliance, the prevalence of overweight adults, its adolescent birth rate and its immunizations take-up. The regions with the best average results per country are Scandinavia, Asia and The Mediterranean27, whereas the worst are Micronesia, Australasia and Africa27.
For more, see:
Health:
Andorra does relatively well in encouraging good health, compared to many other countries. Andorra does better than average for its average life expectancy11 and in its immunizations take-up29. And finally, it does worse than average when it comes to its alcohol consumption rate30. The prevalence of overweight adults has increased by 14% during the last 40 years.Life Expectancy (2021)11 | ||
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Pos. | Higher is better Years11 | |
1 | Monaco | 85.9 |
2 | Hong Kong | 85.5 |
3 | Japan | 84.8 |
4 | Australia | 84.5 |
5 | Switzerland | 84.0 |
... | ||
29 | UK | 80.7 |
30 | Slovenia | 80.7 |
31 | Germany | 80.6 |
32 | Andorra | 80.4 |
33 | Greece | 80.1 |
34 | Maldives | 79.9 |
Europe Avg | 78.36 | |
World Avg | 71.28 | |
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Alcohol Consumption (2016)30 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Per Capita30 | |
1 | Bangladesh | 0.0 |
2 | Kuwait | 0.0 |
3 | Libya | 0.0 |
4 | Mauritania | 0.0 |
5 | Somalia | 0.0 |
... | ||
161 | Cyprus | 10.8 |
162 | Serbia | 11.1 |
163 | Belarus | 11.2 |
164 | Andorra | 11.3 |
165 | Equatorial Guinea | 11.3 |
166 | Hungary | 11.4 |
Europe Avg | 10.3 | |
World Avg | 6.2 | |
q=189. |
Overweight Adults (2016)31 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better %31 | |
1 | Vietnam | 18.3 |
2 | India | 19.7 |
3 | Bangladesh | 20.0 |
4 | Ethiopia | 20.9 |
5 | Nepal | 21.0 |
... | ||
158 | Chile | 63.1 |
159 | Venezuela | 63.4 |
160 | Egypt | 63.5 |
161 | Andorra | 63.7 |
162 | UK | 63.7 |
163 | Fiji | 63.8 |
Europe Avg | 58.5 | |
World Avg | 49.0 | |
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Children's Health:
Infant Immunizations 2011-2015 (2015)29 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better Avg %29 | |
1 | Hungary | 99.0 |
2 | China | 99.0 |
3 | Uzbekistan | 98.9 |
4 | Niue | 98.8 |
5 | Mongolia | 98.7 |
... | ||
30 | Dominica | 97.1 |
31 | Kazakhstan | 97.1 |
32 | Albania | 97.1 |
33 | Andorra | 97.1 |
34 | Russia | 97.0 |
35 | Guyana | 97.0 |
Europe Avg | 92.7 | |
World Avg | 88.3 | |
q=194. |
#education #intelligence #modernity #technology #the_internet
Compared to Europe (2020)17 | ||
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Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank17 | |
1 | Finland | 8.4 |
2 | Switzerland | 15.1 |
3 | Estonia | 15.8 |
4 | Denmark | 16.0 |
5 | Belgium | 16.1 |
... | ||
43 | Montenegro | 66.0 |
44 | Armenia | 70.0 |
45 | Azerbaijan | 70.1 |
46 | Macedonia | 71.0 |
47 | Albania | 72.4 |
48 | Andorra | 74.5 |
49 | San Marino | 125.0 |
Europe Avg | 41.2 | |
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Modernity and Learning (2020)17 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Lower is better Avg Rank17 | |
1 | Finland | 8.4 |
2 | Taiwan | 10.0 |
3 | Switzerland | 15.1 |
4 | Estonia | 15.8 |
5 | Denmark | 16.0 |
... | ||
86 | Thailand | 72.9 |
87 | Tunisia | 73.4 |
88 | India | 73.8 |
89 | Andorra | 74.5 |
90 | Tonga | 75.2 |
91 | New Caledonia | 75.5 |
92 | Qatar | 75.5 |
World Avg | 83.2 | |
q=205. |
Modernity and Education:
Secondary Education (2018)32 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better32 | |
1 | Luxembourg | 100.0% |
2 | Estonia | 100.0% |
3 | Austria | 100.0% |
4 | Canada | 100.0% |
5 | Finland | 100.0% |
... | ||
71 | Trinidad & Tobago | 73.4% |
72 | Philippines | 73.2% |
73 | Saudi Arabia | 72.8% |
74 | Andorra | 72.3% |
75 | Panama | 72.2% |
76 | UAE | 70.7% |
Europe Avg | 88.3% | |
World Avg | 63.0% | |
q=169. |
Length of Schooling (2021)33 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better Years33 | |
1 | Australia | 21.1 |
2 | New Zealand | 20.3 |
3 | Greece | 20.0 |
4 | Belgium | 19.6 |
5 | Sweden | 19.4 |
... | ||
98 | Palestine | 13.4 |
99 | Malaysia | 13.3 |
100 | Dominica | 13.3 |
101 | Andorra | 13.3 |
102 | Bhutan | 13.2 |
103 | Turkmenistan | 13.2 |
Europe Avg | 16.1 | |
World Avg | 13.5 | |
q=193. |
IQ (2006)34 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better34 | |
1 | Hong Kong | 108 |
2 | Singapore | 108 |
3 | S. Korea | 106 |
4 | Japan | 105 |
5 | Taiwan | 105 |
... | ||
20 | Sweden | 99 |
21 | Belgium | 99 |
22 | Canada | 99 |
23 | Andorra | 98 |
24 | Czechia | 98 |
25 | Spain | 98 |
Europe Avg | 96.6 | |
World Avg | 85.6 | |
q=138. |
Technology and Information:
Internet Users (2016)35 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better35 | |
1 | Iceland | 100% |
2 | Faroe Islands | 99% |
3 | Norway | 98% |
4 | Bermuda | 97% |
5 | Andorra | 97% |
6 | Denmark | 96% |
7 | Liechtenstein | 96% |
8 | Luxembourg | 95% |
9 | Netherlands | 94% |
10 | Sweden | 93% |
11 | Monaco | 93% |
12 | UK | 93% |
Europe Avg | 76.7% | |
World Avg | 48.1% | |
q=201. |
IPv6 Uptake (2017)36 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better Ratio36 | |
1 | Belgium | 55.4 |
2 | Germany | 41.8 |
3 | Switzerland | 35.1 |
4 | USA | 35.0 |
5 | Greece | 33.5 |
... | ||
152 | Isle of Man | 0.0 |
153 | San Marino | 0.0 |
154 | Cayman Islands | 0.0 |
155 | Andorra | 0.0 |
156 | Greenland | 0.0 |
157 | Brunei | 0.0 |
Europe Avg | 8.11 | |
World Avg | 3.82 | |
q=176. |
#biodiversity #deforestation #over-exploitation #the_environment
Forest Area Change 1990-2015 (2015)37 | ||
---|---|---|
Pos. | Higher is better %37 | |
1 | Iceland | +205.6 |
2 | Bahrain | +144.4 |
3 | Uruguay | +131.3 |
4 | Kuwait | +81.2 |
5 | Dominican Rep. | +79.5 |
... | ||
89 | Djibouti | 00.0 |
90 | S. Africa | 00.0 |
91 | Kiribati | 00.0 |
92 | Andorra | 00.0 |
93 | Malta | 00.0 |
94 | Saudi Arabia | 00.0 |
Europe Avg | +15.0 | |
World Avg | +02.8 | |
q=184. |
Convention on Biological Diversity | ||
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Pos. | Earlier is better Signed | |
1 | China | 1993 Dec 29 |
2 | Guinea | 1993 Dec 29 |
3 | Cook Islands | 1993 Dec 29 |
4 | Vanuatu | 1993 Dec 29 |
5 | Papua New Guinea | 1993 Dec 29 |
... | ||
192 | Iraq | 2009 Oct 26 |
193 | Somalia | 2009 Dec 10 |
194 | Palestine | 2015 Apr 02 |
195 | Andorra | 2015 May 05 |
196 | USA | |
197 | Vatican City | |
Europe Avg | 1899 Dec 30 | |
World Avg | 1899 Dec 30 | |
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#buddhism #christianity #hinduism #islam #judaism
Data from the Pew Forum, a professional polling outfit, states that in 2010 the religious makeup of this country was as follows in the table below38:
Christian | 89.5% |
Muslim | 0.8% |
Hindu | 0.5% |
Buddhist | 0.1% |
Folk Religion | 0.1% |
Jew | 0.3% |
Unaffiliated | 8.8% |
The CIA World Factbook has slightly different data, and states simply: Roman Catholic (predominant)39.
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