Are new zealanders christains

According to various surveys and data, New Zealanders are predominantly Christians, but the country has a diverse religious landscape. Here are some statistics to give you an idea:

• A 2018 survey by the New Zealand Government's Department of Internal Affairs found that:
  • 44.3% of the population identified as Christian (down from 53.6% in 2006).
  • 15.3% identified as Catholic.
  • 12.6% identified as Anglican.
  • 7.2% identified as Presbyterian.
  • 4.4% identified as Baptist.
  • 2.4% identified as Methodist.
• A 2020 survey by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) found that:
  • 35% of respondents identified as Christian.
  • 14% identified as Catholic.
  • 11% identified as Anglican.
  • 6% identified as Presbyterian.
  • 3% identified as Baptist.
  • 2% identified as Methodist.
• According to the 2018 New Zealand Census, the most common religious affiliations were:
  • Christianity (47.1%).
  • No religion (42.4%).
  • Hinduism (2.2%).
  • Islam (1.3%).
  • Buddhism (1.2%).
  • Sikhism (0.8%).
  • Judaism (0.4%).
  • Other religions (2.6%).

It's worth noting that while Christianity is still the largest religious group in New Zealand, the country has become increasingly secular over the years. Many New Zealanders identify as having no religion or being non-religious. Additionally, the country has a significant immigrant population, which has contributed to the growth of other religions, such as Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.