Irreligion in South Africa

According to the South African National Census of 2001, irreligion accounts for the religious beliefs of 15.1% of people in South Africa.[1]

A 2012 poll indicated that the number of South Africans who consider themselves religious decreased from 83% of the population in 2005 to 64% of the population in 2012.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Table: Census 2001 by province, gender, religion recode (derived) and population group.". Census 2001. statssa.gov.za. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. "Fewer religious people in SA - survey". news24.com. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.

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