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The larger chain of Mormon settlements, ranging from Canada to Mexico, were initially established as agricultural centers or to gain access to metals and other materials needed by the expanding Mormon population. The communities also served as waystations for migration and trade centered on Salt Lake City during the mid- to late 19th century.
Congregation growth statistics. In 2023 there was a large increase in Africa, and decline in Europe and North America. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) releases membership, congregational, and related information on a regular basis. The latest membership information the church releases includes a count of membership ...
The 2007 survey, conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International (PSRAI), found 1.7% of the U.S. adult population self identified themselves as Mormon. [7] The table below lists a few significant findings, from the survey, about Mormons. Note: some less populated states were combined in this survey.
As of 2022, the LDS Church reported 101,924 members in 353 congregations in Ghana, [1] making it the second largest body of LDS Church members in Africa, behind Nigeria. In 2021, Ghana ranked as having the third most LDS Church members per capita in Africa, behind Cape Verde and Sierra Leone. [4]
In the 2021 Canadian census the number of persons who self-identified with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was 85,315 [2] down from 105,365 in 2011. [3] The following tables and graphs use general population data taken from Statistics Canada using the first quarter 2020 population estimates. [4]
After 1990, average annual growth again slowed steadily to a rate around 2.2% for the ten years ending 2015, approximately double the average world population growth rate of 1.1% for the same period. The growth rate has not been greater than 3% per year in the 21st century and has decelerated steadily since 2012.
The 1990s marked a significant period of growth for the LDS Church in Congo. More Congolese individuals and families joined the church, leading to the establishment of additional branches and the eventual creation of districts (a group of congregations). Local leadership was developed, with Congolese members serving in important roles.
Rank Country or territory Density Area Population (2015 est.) inh./km 2 inh./mi² km 2 mi² — Mayotte (France) 641.7 1,662 374 144 240,000 1 Mauritius 624.0 1,616 2,040