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International Religious Freedom Data, 2005 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ARDA code for country (ARDACODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196125.7770.59
2) ARDA country name (COUNTR05)
3) ISO 3-alpha (ISO3)
4) Numeric ISO (NUMISO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total194427.58251.55
5) Correlates of War (COWCODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total191475.53262.12
6) Approximate year(s) for the data (primary year of data, then numbers after decimal indicate range of years covered by variables) (WAVE05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1962,005.000.00
7) Considering the entire Report, estimate the number of people who were physically abused or displaced due to religion in this country. (ESTIMA05)
 TOTAL%
0) None8442.9
1) Less than 103216.3
2) 10 to 2004523.0
3) 201 to 1000147.1
4) 1001 to 1000063.1
5) More than 10000157.7
Total196100.0
8) Considering the entire Report, estimate the number of people who were physically abused, displaced from home, imprisoned, or killed due to religion in this country. [This is a sum of the following variables (2005 dataset only): ABUS05 + IMPRI05 + DISPL05 + KILLE05.] (PERSEC05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196109,617.42944,372.49
9) GRI: Government Regulation Index. (GRI_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1963.363.34
10) According to the Report, are foreign or other missionaries allowed to operate? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = Allowed with no limits reported. 0.5 = Allowed, but within restrictive limits. 1 = Prohibited.] (GRI_A_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.210.29
11) According to the Report, is proselytizing, public preaching, or conversion limited or restricted? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels for responses are the following: 0 = No. 0.5 = Yes, but for all religions. 1 = Yes, but only for some religions.] (GRI_B_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.360.46
12) According to the Report, does the Government interfere with an individual's right to worship? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels for responses are the following: 0 = No. 0.5 = Some interference. 1 = Severe interference.] (GRI_C_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.410.38
13) In the Report, how is freedom of religion described? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category responses are the following: 0 = Law/Constitution provides for freedom of religion and the Government 'generally respects' this right in practice. 0.333 = Law/Constitution provides for freedom of religion and the Government generally respects this right in practice, but some problems exist, e.g., in certain localities. 0.667 = Limited and/or rights not protected or restricted. 1 = Does not exist.] (GRI_D_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.310.29
14) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that the Government 'generally respects' this right (to religious freedom) in practice? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = Yes. 0.5 = Yes, but exceptions or restrictions are mentioned. 1= The phrase 'generally respects' is not used.] (GRI_E_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.320.40
15) Does the Introduction section of the Report specifically mention that the government policy contributes to the generally free practice of religion? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = Yes. 0.5 = Yes, but exceptions are mentioned. 1 = No.] (GRI_F_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.390.46
16) SRI: Social Regulation Index (SRI_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1963.923.21
17) SRI: Social Regulation Index - adjusted (using SRI_A205 & SRI_B205) used in Grim & Finke 2007 (SRI_AD05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1964.263.35
18) According to the Report, societal attitudes toward other or nontraditional religions are reported to be... (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = Open and tolerant. 0.333 = Isolated discrimination. 0.667 = Negative just in certain regions or just towards certain religious brands. 1 = Hostile.] (SRI_A_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.560.39
19) According to the Report, societal attitudes toward other or nontraditional religions are reported to be... (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = Open and tolerant. 0.5 = Isolated discrimination. 1 = (Either A or B): a) Negative just in certain regions or just towards certain religious brands, or b) Hostile.] (SRI_A205)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.670.42
20) According to the Report, what are social attitudes towards conversions to other religions? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = No problems reported. 0.333 = Some tension. 0.667 = Negative. 1 = Hostile.] (SRI_B_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.220.35
21) According to the Report, what are social attitudes towards conversions to other religions? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = No problems reported. 0.5 = Some tension. 1 = (Either A or B): a) Negative or b) Hostile.] (SRI_B205)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.280.43
22) According to the Report, do traditional attitudes and/or edicts of the clerical establishment strongly discourage proselytizing [trying to win converts]? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) (SRI_C_05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14272.4
1) Attitudes and/or clerics5427.6
Total196100.0
23) According to the Report, do established or existing religions try to shut out other religions in any way? (SRI_D_05)
 TOTAL%
0) No6935.2
1) Yes12764.8
Total196100.0
24) According to the Report, what is the situation regarding social movements in relation to religious brands in the country? [Answers to SOCMV205+ SOCMV305 are combined] (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) Category labels to decimal responses are the following: 0 = [Either A or B]: a) Social movement(s) do not exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand through nationally coordinated means. [no national & organized activity], or b) All social movement(s) that are reported either promote religious freedom or are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands. 0.333 = [Either A or B]: a) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand through unconnected, but regionally coordinated means. [regional & organized activity], or b) Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands, but they are uncoordinated at either national or regional levels. [flashes of activity]. 0.667 = [Either A or B]: a) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand, but they are uncoordinated at either national or regional levels. [flashes of activity], or b) Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands through unconnected, but regionally coordinated means. [regional & organized activity] 1 = [Either A or B]: a) All social movement(s) exist that are reported either promote religious freedom or are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands, or b) Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands through nationally coordinated means. [national & organized activity] (SRI_E_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.260.40
25) GFI: Government Favoritism Index (GFI_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1965.112.74
26) According to the Report, what is the balance of Government funding (including 'in kind' such as funding buildings) to the religious sector? [Category labels are the following: 0 = No funding. 0.333 = A proportional balance. 0.667 = Has imbalance. 1 = Only goes to one religion or belief.] (GFI_A_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.470.32
27) According to the Report, to what extent is there a Favored (or Established) Religious Brand? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = None or all religious brands are treated the same. 0.333 = Cultural or Historical legacies only, e.g., former established religious brand inherits buildings or properties. 0.667 = Some religious brands have privileges or government access unavailable to other religious brands. 1 = [Either A or B]: a) One religious brand has privileges or government access unavailable to other religions; or b) One single State or Official (Established) Religious Brand/Religion.] (GFI_B_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.680.38
28) According to the Report, how does the Government subsidize Religion [included 'in kind' to organizations run by religions, e.g., hospitals, schools, etc.]? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = No subsidies or equal to all (e.g., all are tax exempt). 0.2 = Subsidies not mentioned, but subsidies are implied by level of government support for a particular religion. 0.4 = Cultural or Historical legacies only (e.g., religion inherits Cathedrals from previous Government spending). 0.6 = Only some religions are excluded from available subsidies. 0.8 = Only an approved set of religions receive government subsidies. 1 = Only one religion is subsidized (including 'in kind' subsidies).] (GFI_C_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.520.36
29) According to the Report, does the Government fund some things related to religion? (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) [Category labels are the following: 0 = No. 0.5 = [Either A or B]: a) The Report does not mention funding, but it gives support that probably includes funding; or b) Yes, but equal funding for each religion. 1 = Yes, but funding is not equal for all. (GFI_D_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.690.41
30) Sum of the following variables: SCHOOL05 + BLDGS05 + SALARY05 + MEDIA05 + CHARIT05 + ACTIV05. (FUNDEX05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1962.252.00
31) Sum of the following variables: SCHOOL05 + BLDGS05 + SALARY05 + MEDIA05 + CHARIT05 + ACTIV05 (Rescaled to range from 0 to 1.) (GFI_E)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.190.17
32) United Nations Region (UNREG05)
 TOTAL%
2) Austrailia/New Zealand21.0
3) Caribbean126.1
4) Central America84.1
5) East Africa178.7
6) East Asia94.6
7) Eastern Europe105.1
8) Melanesia42.0
9) Micronesia (Region)52.6
10) Middle Africa94.6
11) Northern Africa73.6
12) Northern America10.5
13) Northern Europe105.1
14) Polynesia31.5
15) South-central Asia147.1
16) South-eastern Asia115.6
17) South America126.1
18) Southern Africa52.6
19) Southern Europe147.1
20) Western Africa168.2
21) Western Asia189.2
22) Western Europe94.6
Total196100.0
33) State Department Reporting Region (REGION05)
 TOTAL%
1) Africa4824.5
2) East Asia and Pacific3316.8
3) Europe and Eurasia5427.6
4) Near East and North Africa2010.2
5) South Asia84.1
6) Western Hemisphere3316.8
Total196100.0
34) What year is this Report for? (RPTYR05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1962,005.000.00
35) How many pages long is the Report? (PAGES05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1964.873.59
36) Is there an 'Appended Report' on embedded territory [indicated at top of Report]? (APPX05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18895.9
1) Yes84.1
Total196100.0
37) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that there is a Constitution? (CONST_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes17790.3
1) No Constitution, but Report says 'law functions in its place'94.6
2) No105.1
Total196100.0
38) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that the Constitution provides for freedom of religion? (FREECO05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes16584.2
1) No Constitution, but Report says law provides for 'freedom of religion'147.1
2) No178.7
Total196100.0
39) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that the Government 'generally respects' this right in practice? (GVRESP05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes11056.1
1) Yes, but exceptions or restrictions are mentioned4523.0
2) The phrase 'generally respects' is not used4120.9
Total196100.0
40) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of favored religion(s)? (ESTRL005)
 TOTAL%
0) No6533.2
1) Yes13166.8
Total196100.0
41) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of state religion(s)? (ESTRL105)
 TOTAL%
0) No15378.1
1) Yes4321.9
Total196100.0
42) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of official religion(s)? (ESTRL205)
 TOTAL%
0) No14674.5
1) Yes5025.5
Total196100.0
43) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of established religion(s)? (ESTRL305)
 TOTAL%
0) No11156.6
1) Yes8543.4
Total196100.0
44) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of historical religion(s)? (ESTRL405)
 TOTAL%
0) No7940.3
1) Yes11759.7
Total196100.0
45) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of official religious philosophy or doctrine(s)? (ESTRL505)
 TOTAL%
0) No14976.0
1) Yes4724.0
Total196100.0
46) Does the Introduction section or any other section of the Report mention that there is some sort of favored religion: other (explain in notes)? (ESTRL605)
 TOTAL%
0) No16684.7
1) Yes3015.3
Total196100.0
47) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that there was a change in the status of respect for religious freedom? (CHNG05)
 TOTAL%
0) No change17287.8
1) Positive change157.7
2) Negative change94.6
Total196100.0
48) Does the Introduction section of the Report specifically mention that the government policy contributes to the generally free practice of religion? (GPOLIC05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes11156.6
1) Yes, but exceptions are mentioned189.2
2) No6734.2
Total196100.0
49) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that the relationships among religions in society are generally amicable? (AMIC05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes10352.6
1) Yes, but exceptions are mentioned5628.6
2) No3718.9
Total196100.0
50) Does the Introduction section of the Report mention that the U.S. Government discusses religious freedom issues with the government? (USGOV05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes19096.9
1) No63.1
Total196100.0
51) In the Report, are isolated social tensions (tensions caused by infrequent and unrelated incidents) reported? (TENSE105)
 TOTAL%
0) No3316.8
1) Yes16383.2
Total196100.0
52) In the Report, are regional social tensions (tensions associated with specific region of the country) reported? (TENSE205)
 TOTAL%
0) No8844.9
1) Yes10855.1
Total196100.0
53) In the Report, are national social tensions (tensions which affect the whole country) reported? (TENSE305)
 TOTAL%
0) No9749.5
1) Yes9950.5
Total196100.0
54) In the Report, are international social tensions (tensions due to events occurring in another country or a relationship with another country) reported? (TENSE405)
 TOTAL%
0) No14473.5
1) Yes5226.5
Total196100.0
55) In the Report, which is mentioned about social tension(s)? (TNSCHG05)
 TOTAL%
0) No change15378.1
1) Decreasing178.7
2) Increasing2613.3
Total196100.0
56) According to the Report, was this country a victim of terrorism? [In coding, the word 'terrorism' must have appeared in the Report. Terrorism is not inferred to exist if it was not specifically mentioned.] (TEROR105)
 TOTAL%
0) None16986.2
1) Some2713.8
Total196100.0
57) According to the Report, was this country a respondent of terrorism? [The word 'terrorism' must appear in the Report. Terrorism is not inferred to exist if it was not specifically mentioned.] (TEROR205)
 TOTAL%
0) None17388.3
1) Some2311.7
Total196100.0
58) According to the Report, was this country a perpetrator of Terrorism? [The word 'terrorism' must appear in the Report. Terrorism is not inferred to exist if it was not specifically mentioned.] (TEROR305)
 TOTAL%
0) None18694.9
1) Some105.1
Total196100.0
59) According to the Report, how did terrorism affect daily life during the period of the Report? (TERRLF05)
 TOTAL%
0) Did not impede17890.8
1) One impediment21.0
2) More than one impediment105.1
3) Daily threat/impediments63.1
Total196100.0
60) According to the Report, did terrorism impede religious practice? (TERRRL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No17790.3
1) Yes199.7
Total196100.0
61) According to the Report, what is the land area in square miles? (AREA_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196289,865.88826,737.02
62) According to the Report, what is the approximate population? (POP_05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19630,757,995.22120,736,937.05
63) What is the percentage of the largest religion or religious brand? (888=Brand identified but percentage not given, 999=percentage not given or not applicable) (LG1PCT05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196118.52205.64
64) What is the largest religion? (LG1REL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Atheism31.5
1) Christian (unspecified)189.2
2) Catholic6231.6
3) Orthodox Christian126.1
4) Protestant189.2
5) Anglican/Episcopal42.0
6) Muslim (unspecified)2211.2
7) Muslim Sunni2814.3
8) Muslim Shi'a31.5
9) Muslim (other)10.5
10) Jewish10.5
11) Animist/Indigenous/Traditional42.0
12) Hindu (unspecified)42.0
13) Hindu (other)00.0
14) Buddhist (unspecified)73.6
15) Buddhist (other)52.6
16) Tao00.0
17) Shinto10.5
18) Oriental (not Tao or Shinto)00.0
19) Other00.0
999) Not given or not applicable31.5
Total196100.0
65) What is the percentage of the second-largest religion or religious brand? (888=Brand identified but percentage not given, 999=percentage not given or not applicable) (LG2PCT05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19698.30270.82
66) What is the second-largest religion? (LG2REL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Atheism42.0
1) Christian (unspecified)2211.2
2) Catholic199.7
3) Orthodox Christian178.7
4) Protestant4824.5
5) Anglican/Episcopal42.0
6) Muslim (unspecified)2512.8
7) Muslim Sunni63.1
8) Muslim Shi'a73.6
9) Muslim (other)21.0
10) Jewish10.5
11) Animist/Indigenous/Traditional63.1
12) Hindu (unspecified)63.1
13) Hindu (other)00.0
14) Buddhist (unspecified)52.6
15) Buddhist (other)10.5
16) Tao10.5
17) Shinto00.0
18) Oriental (not Tao or Shinto)00.0
19) Other94.6
999) Not given or not applicable136.6
Total196100.0
67) What is the percentage of the third-largest religion or religious brand? (888=Brand identified but percentage not given, 999=percentage not given or not applicable) (LG3PCT05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196207.18398.02
68) What is the third-largest religion? (LG3REL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Atheism94.6
1) Christian (unspecified)157.7
2) Catholic2010.2
3) Orthodox Christian10.5
4) Protestant105.1
5) Anglican/Episcopal52.6
6) Muslim (unspecified)2110.7
7) Muslim Sunni21.0
8) Muslim Shi'a00.0
9) Muslim (other)00.0
10) Jewish21.0
11) Animist/Indigenous/Traditional115.6
12) Hindu (unspecified)31.5
13) Hindu (other)00.0
14) Buddhist (unspecified)00.0
15) Buddhist (other)00.0
16) Tao00.0
17) Shinto00.0
18) Oriental (not Tao or Shinto)10.5
19) Other5930.1
999) Not given or not applicable3718.9
Total196100.0
69) What is the percentage of the fourth-largest religion or religious brand? (888=Brand identified but percentage not given, 999=percentage not given or not applicable) (LG4PCT05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196464.67496.56
70) What is the fourth-largest religion? (LG4REL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Atheism63.1
1) Christian (unspecified)73.6
2) Catholic63.1
3) Orthodox Christian21.0
4) Protestant115.6
5) Anglican/Episcopal00.0
6) Muslim (unspecified)115.6
7) Muslim Sunni10.5
8) Muslim Shi'a10.5
9) Muslim (other)00.0
10) Jewish42.0
11) Animist/Indigenous/Traditional73.6
12) Hindu (unspecified)42.0
13) Hindu (other)10.5
14) Buddhist (unspecified)21.0
15) Buddhist (other)00.0
16) Tao00.0
17) Shinto00.0
18) Oriental (not Tao or Shinto)00.0
19) Other4422.4
999) Not given or not applicable8945.4
Total196100.0
71) What is the percentage of the fifth-largest religion or religious brand? (888=Brand identified but percentage not given, 999=percentage not given or not applicable) (LG5PCT05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196647.61476.83
72) What is the fifth-largest religion? (LG5REL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Atheism63.1
1) Christian (unspecified)52.6
2) Catholic31.5
3) Orthodox Christian10.5
4) Protestant42.0
5) Anglican/Episcopal21.0
6) Muslim (unspecified)73.6
7) Muslim Sunni00.0
8) Muslim Shi'a00.0
9) Muslim (other)00.0
10) Jewish94.6
11) Animist/Indigenous/Traditional63.1
12) Hindu (unspecified)21.0
13) Hindu (other)00.0
14) Buddhist (unspecified)21.0
15) Buddhist (other)00.0
16) Tao00.0
17) Shinto00.0
18) Oriental (not Tao or Shinto)10.5
19) Other2211.2
999) Not given or not applicable12664.3
Total196100.0
73) Are Jehovah's Witnesses mentioned anywhere in the Report? (JW_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned7437.8
1) Mentioned12262.2
Total196100.0
74) Is Ba'hai mentioned anywhere in the Report? (BHAI_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned9045.9
1) Mentioned10654.1
Total196100.0
75) Are the Jewish mentioned anywhere in the Report? (JEW_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned7337.2
1) Mentioned12362.8
Total196100.0
76) Are Baptist mentioned anywhere in the Report? (BAPT_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned9347.4
1) Mentioned10352.6
Total196100.0
77) Are Mormons mentioned anywhere in the Report? (MORM_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned9045.9
1) Mentioned10654.1
Total196100.0
78) Is Sufi mentioned anywhere in the Report? (SUFI_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned18292.9
1) Mentioned147.1
Total196100.0
79) Is Scientology mentioned anywhere in the Report? (SCIENT05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned17589.3
1) Mentioned2110.7
Total196100.0
80) Are other religions mentioned anywhere in the Report? (OTHERS05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned115.6
1) Mentioned18594.4
Total196100.0
81) According to the Report, is living in some sections of the country related to religious affiliation? (RESIDE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or not related6935.2
1) Yes, but only in some parts of the country11759.7
2) Yes, where you live largely seems to determine religious affiliation105.1
Total196100.0
82) According to the Report, do religious considerations affect out migration, i.e., moving out of the country? (EMMIGR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or not affected14171.9
1) People choose to move due to religious considerations126.1
2) People are forced to move due to religious considerations4321.9
Total196100.0
83) According to the Report, do religious considerations affect internal migration? [i.e., movement within or into the country (incl. denying entry)] (IMMIGR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or not affected12664.3
1) People choose to move due to religious considerations73.6
2) People are forced to move due to religious considerations6332.1
Total196100.0
84) According to the Report, do people face hassles if they do not belong to the dominant religion(s) of the country? (NATID05)
 TOTAL%
0) No3919.9
1) Yes, but the hassles are spoken of in general, undocumented terms115.6
2) Yes, in ways documented in the Report14674.5
Total196100.0
85) According to the Report, is ethnic identity related to religious affiliation? (ETHNIC05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or not related6231.6
1) For one ethnicity it is related115.6
2) Many ethnicities are related to specific religious affiliations11458.2
3) Ethnicity seems inseparable from religious affiliation94.6
Total196100.0
86) According to the Report, were there any land or property disputes? (LAND05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11056.1
1) Yes, internal8141.3
2) Yes, international52.6
Total196100.0
87) According to the Report, were there any religiously-related land or property disputes? (LANDRL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11257.1
1) Yes, internal7940.3
2) Yes, international52.6
Total196100.0
88) According to the Report, what type of 'holy sites' are in the country, e.g., shrines or places of pilgrimage? (SACRED05)
 TOTAL%
0) None17488.8
1) Local63.1
2) National63.1
3) International105.1
Total196100.0
89) According to the Report, did tensions occur related to holy sites? (SACRE205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17991.3
1) In the past21.0
2) Yes, during present Report157.7
Total196100.0
90) According to the Report, do the numbers or percentages of religious adherents reported by officials have the following characteristics: some evidence suggests officials inflate the numbers or percentages? (HONST105)
 TOTAL%
0) No19096.9
1) Yes63.1
Total196100.0
91) According to the Report, do the numbers or percentages of religious adherents reported by officials have the following characteristics: officials inflate the numbers or percentages? (HONST205)
 TOTAL%
0) No19499.0
1) Yes21.0
Total196100.0
92) According to the Report, do the numbers or percentages of religious adherents reported by officials have the following characteristics: not permitted to collect such information? (HONST305)
 TOTAL%
0) No19197.4
1) Yes52.6
Total196100.0
93) According to the Report, do the numbers or percentages of religious adherents reported by officials have the following characteristics: numbers not officially collected? (HONST405)
 TOTAL%
0) No15378.1
1) Yes4321.9
Total196100.0
94) According to the Report, do the numbers or percentages of religious adherents reported by officials have the following characteristics: officials ignore or deflate the numbers or percentages of some religions? (HONST505)
 TOTAL%
0) No18393.4
1) Yes136.6
Total196100.0
95) According to the Report, are census numbers (not just %) reported? Assume census numbers if they are specific to the last digit or if the Report specifically mentions that the numbers come from census data. (EXACT05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes for religions and population figures84.1
1) Yes for population only42.0
2) Yes for religions only3115.8
3) No15378.1
Total196100.0
96) According to the Report, are there foreign missionaries working in the country? (MSSY0505)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes11860.2
1) Yes, but limited to certain regions or limited in some other way7437.8
2) No42.0
Total196100.0
97) According to the Report, how is freedom of religion described? (FREERL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Law/Constitution provides for freedom of religion and the Government 'generally respects' this right in practice.7437.8
1) Law/Constitution provides for freedom of religion and the Government generally respects this right in practice, but some problems exist, e.g., in certain localities.6834.7
2) Limited and/or rights not protected or restricted.4623.5
3) = Does not exist.84.1
Total196100.0
98) What does the Report indicate about Government protection for religious freedom? (GVLVLS05)
 TOTAL%
0) Protects at all levels7739.3
1) Protects at some levels9146.4
2) Does not protect2814.3
Total196100.0
99) According to the Report, what is the type of State or Official Religion? (GVTYPE05)
 TOTAL%
0) Secular (or no state religion specified)14473.5
1) Atheistic10.5
2) Christian189.2
3) Islamic2814.3
4) Jewish10.5
5) Buddhist31.5
6) Nonsecular/Theistic10.5
7) Hindu00.0
Total196100.0
100) According to the Report, does the Government interfere with an individual's right to worship? (GVINTF05)
 TOTAL%
0) No7739.3
1) Some interference7638.8
2) Severe interference4321.9
Total196100.0
101) Does the Report say the Government promotes interfaith understanding? (UNDERS05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes10051.0
1) No9649.0
Total196100.0
102) According to the Report, what is the nature of government or public holidays? (GVHOLI05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not religious or equally respectful of all religions5025.5
1) Includes holidays from more than one religion4824.5
2) Dominated by one religion2311.7
3) Only one religion's holidays are mentioned7538.3
Total196100.0
103) According to the Report, does the Government fund some things related to religion? (GVFUND05)
 TOTAL%
0) No4321.9
1) The Report does not mention funding, but it gives support that probably includes funding63.1
2) Yes, but equal funding for each religion2814.3
3) Yes, but funding is not equal for all11960.7
Total196100.0
104) [Answered if GVFUND05 = 2 or 3.] If the Report indicates that the Government does fund some things related to religion, what religious things does the Report say are funded by the Government: education/schools? (SCHOOL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No7437.8
1) Yes, but funding is not proportional for all10252.0
2) Yes, but proportional funding for each religion2010.2
Total196100.0
105) [Answered if GVFUND05 = 2 or 3.] If the Report indicates that the Government does fund some things related to religion, what religious things does the Report say are funded by the Government: buildings/upkeep/repair? (BLDGS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No10252.0
1) Yes, but funding is not proportional for all7940.3
2) Yes, but proportional funding for each religion157.7
Total196100.0
106) [Answered if GVFUND05 = 2 or 3.] If the Report indicates that the Government does fund some things related to religion, what religious things does the Report say are funded by the Government: clergy salary/benefits? (SALARY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14674.5
1) Yes, but funding is not proportional for all4925.0
2) Yes, but proportional funding for each religion10.5
Total196100.0
107) [Answered if GVFUND05 = 2 or 3.] If the Report indicates that the Government does fund some things related to religion, what religious things does the Report say are funded by the Government: print/broadcast media? (MEDIA05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16383.2
1) Yes, but funding is not proportional for all2613.3
2) Yes, but proportional funding for each religion73.6
Total196100.0
108) [Answered if GVFUND05 = 2 or 3.] If the Report indicates that the Government does fund some things related to religion, what religious things does the Report say are funded by the Government: charity/public service work? (CHARIT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16584.2
1) Yes, but funding is not proportional for all2311.7
2) Yes, but proportional funding for each religion84.1
Total196100.0
109) [Answered if GVFUND05 = 2 or 3.] If the Report indicates that the Government does fund some things related to religion, what religious things does the Report say are funded by the Government: religious practice or mission work? (ACTIV05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14171.9
1) Yes, but funding is not proportional for all5126.0
2) Yes, but proportional funding for each religion42.0
Total196100.0
110) According to the Report, does the Government require religions to register for any reason? [This includes registration to get privileges, legal status, etc.] (REGIST05)
 TOTAL%
0) No3618.4
1) Yes, but in a nondiscriminatory way8744.4
2) Yes, in a discriminatory way7337.2
Total196100.0
111) Does the Report mention if religious education is prohibited for children or those less than 18 years old? (REGED105)
 TOTAL%
0) No18694.9
1) Yes105.1
Total196100.0
112) Does the Report mention if religious education is optionally offered in public schools? (REGED205)
 TOTAL%
0) No9950.5
1) Yes9749.5
Total196100.0
113) Does the Report mention if religious education is required in public schools? (REGED305)
 TOTAL%
0) No13166.8
1) Yes6533.2
Total196100.0
114) Does the Report mention if religious education is only one religion's education is permitted in any school? (REGED405)
 TOTAL%
0) No16885.7
1) Yes2814.3
Total196100.0
115) Does the Report mention if religious education is optionally offered in non-government schools? (REGED505)
 TOTAL%
0) No7337.2
1) Yes12262.2
2) 210.5
Total196100.0
116) Does the Report mention if religious education is required in non-government schools? (REGED605)
 TOTAL%
0) No17589.3
1) Yes2110.7
Total196100.0
117) According to the Report, what does the Government do in relationship to civilian clergy: regulates civilian clergy? (GVCLG105)
 TOTAL%
0) No14674.5
1) Yes5025.5
Total196100.0
118) According to the Report, what does the Government do in relationship to civilian clergy: subsidize civilian clergy? (GVCLG205)
 TOTAL%
0) No14775.0
1) Yes4925.0
Total196100.0
119) According to the Report, what does the Government do in relationship to civilian clergy: approve civilian clergy (approval power)? (GVCLG305)
 TOTAL%
0) No15981.1
1) Yes3718.9
Total196100.0
120) According to the Report, is proselytizing limited or restricted? (PROSEL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12563.8
1) Yes, but for all religions178.7
2) Yes, but only for some religions5427.6
Total196100.0
121) According to the Report, is public preaching limited or restricted? (PREACH05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13468.4
1) Yes, but for all religions178.7
2) Yes, but only for some religions4523.0
Total196100.0
122) According to the Report, is conversion limited or restricted? (CONVER05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15579.1
1) Yes, but for all religions10.5
2) Yes, but only for some religions4020.4
Total196100.0
123) According to the Report, is religious literature and/or broadcasting limited or restricted? (LITBRD05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11960.7
1) Literature is2613.3
2) Broadcasting/audio-visual media is2110.7
3) Both are3015.3
Total196100.0
124) According to the Report, does the Government regulate or grant religious property or construction rights in special ways? (PROPTY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No9749.5
1) Yes9950.5
Total196100.0
125) According to the Report, do laws (e.g., personal status laws) and/or official practices take into account a person's religion (e.g., do official ID cards state a person's religion)? (STATUS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14071.4
1) Yes5628.6
Total196100.0
126) According to the Report, are foreign missionaries allowed to operate? (MSSNRY05)
 TOTAL%
0) Allowed with no limits reported12061.2
1) Allowed, but within restrictive limits6834.7
2) Prohibited84.1
Total196100.0
127) According to the Report, are national missionaries allowed to operate? (NATMSY05)
 TOTAL%
0) Allowed with no limits reported17086.7
1) Allowed, but within restrictive limits2010.2
2) Prohibited63.1
Total196100.0
128) According to the Report, must foreign missionaries register with or obtain special missionary visas from the Government? (MSYREG05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11458.2
1) Yes, but only some must10.5
2) Yes they must8141.3
Total196100.0
129) According to the Report, what is the Government's relationship to the Vatican or other such international religious authorities (Anglican, Orthodox, Dalai Lama, etc.)? (CATHOL05)
 TOTAL%
0) None16383.2
1) Historical ties only31.5
2) Concordat or other privileged status2713.8
3) Antagonisms31.5
Total196100.0
130) According to the Report, are religious organizations taxed? (TAXORG05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11558.7
1) Yes2010.2
2) Yes, but only some are6131.1
Total196100.0
131) According to the Report, are donations to religious organizations tax deductible (for the donors)? (TAXEMT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18594.4
1) Yes00.0
2) Yes, but must be a registered religious organization94.6
3) Yes, but only for some religious brands21.0
Total196100.0
132) According to the Report, do Government revenues [including those from taxes] support religious organizations? [Assumed tax revenues are involved if government gives support.] (TAXSPT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No5327.0
1) Yes, with explicit citizen consent2412.2
2) Yes, but must be a registered religious organization11960.7
Total196100.0
133) According to the Report, what is the nature of political parties (in practice)? (PARTY05)
 TOTAL%
0) All political parties are secular13166.8
1) Correlation between political party and religion5226.5
2) Political parties can be religious or secular115.6
3) Political parties must be religious21.0
Total196100.0
134) According to the Report, are there laws regulating daily life based on (biased towards) Religion? (RELIFE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15177.0
1) Yes4523.0
Total196100.0
135) According to the Report, are there religiously-biased laws (e.g., laws specifically supporting a religious brand) regarding the Sabbath (e.g. blue laws)? [Answered if RELIFE05 = 1.] (SABB05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing or no law(s)18091.8
1) Law(s) exist168.2
Total196100.0
136) According to the Report, are there religiously-biased laws (e.g., laws specifically supporting a religious brand) regarding travel? [Answered if RELIFE05 = 1.] (TRAVEL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing or no law(s)16986.2
1) Law(s) exist2713.8
Total196100.0
137) According to the Report, are there religiously-biased laws (e.g., laws specifically supporting a religious brand) regarding employment? [Answered if RELIFE05 = 1.] (WORK05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing or no law(s)18192.3
1) Law(s) exist157.7
Total196100.0
138) According to the Report, are there religiously-biased laws (e.g., laws specifically supporting a religious brand) regarding economic activities? [Answered if RELIFE05 = 1.] (ECON05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing or no law(s)17890.8
1) Law(s) exist189.2
Total196100.0
139) According to the Report, are there religiously-biased laws (e.g., laws specifically supporting a religious brand) regarding entertainment? [Answered if RELIFE05 = 1.] (ENTM05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing or no law(s)18694.9
1) Law(s) exist105.1
Total196100.0
140) According to the Report, are there religiously-biased laws (e.g., laws specifically supporting a religious brand) regarding diet(food, alcohol, fasting)? [Answered if RELIFE05 = 1.] (DIET05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing or no law(s)18292.9
1) Law(s) exist147.1
Total196100.0
141) According to the Report, does the Government have the power to recognize or not recognize religious leaders (i.e.,'defrock' them)? (LEADER05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14976.0
1) Yes, but not practiced00.0
2) Yes, practiced for main religion178.7
3) Yes, practiced for other religions3015.3
Total196100.0
142) According to the Report, does the Government have the power to recognize or not recognize religious chaplains (i.e.,'defrock' them)? (GVCHAP05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18996.4
1) Yes, but not practiced or just some evidence00.0
2) Yes, practiced for state or dominant religion42.0
3) Yes, practiced for other religions31.5
Total196100.0
143) According to the Report, does the military have the power to recognize or not recognize religious chaplains (i.e.,'defrock' them)? (MLCHAP05)
 TOTAL%
0) No17991.3
1) Yes, but not practiced or just some evidence00.0
2) Yes, practiced for state or dominant religion21.0
3) Yes, practiced for other religions157.7
Total196100.0
144) According to the Report, does the military have religious chaplains? (MLCHP205)
 TOTAL%
0) No16785.2
1) Yes, for any religion that has service members21.0
2) Yes, for some religions73.6
3) Yes, for only majority religions84.1
4) Yes, for one religion only126.1
Total196100.0
145) According to the Report, is there a Concordat with the Vatican? [A Concordat is a special agreement or contact with the Vatican.] (CONCOR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No17589.3
1) No, but there is a historic relationship00.0
2) No, but there is a special relationship63.1
3) Yes157.7
Total196100.0
146) According to the Report, does the Government have agreements or special arrangements with religions (including with religious institutions such as hospitals)? (AGRRM05)
 TOTAL%
0) No4321.9
1) Yes with a certain set9649.0
2) Yes with only one religious brand5729.1
Total196100.0
147) According to the Report, is blasphemy prohibited by law? [Note: Blasphemy is speaking against God; Apostasy is denying one's religion.] (BLASPH05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18795.4
1) Yes, but it is not enforced10.5
2) Yes, but enforced only for adherents of certain religions00.0
3) Yes, it is enforced for all within the country's borders84.1
Total196100.0
148) According to the Report, does Government policy and practice contribute to the relatively free practice of religion? (POLICY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No7136.2
1) Only policy does2512.8
2) Only practice does10.5
3) Both do9950.5
Total196100.0
149) According to the Report, were there reports of religious prisoners or detainees? (RPRISO05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12965.8
1) Yes, but very limited3216.3
2) Yes and numerous3517.9
Total196100.0
150) According to the Report, are religious groups required to subscribe to an Agreement or other set of religion-specific regulations for public activities including registration needed for public meetings? (AGREMT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12664.3
1) Yes, all are5025.5
2) Yes, but only some are2010.2
Total196100.0
151) In the Report, count the number of cases of restrictions on religious practice due to laws. A case includes numbers of people and/or types of laws. You will need to consider the whole Report. (LAWPRA05)
 TOTAL%
0) No cases given3718.9
1) One case given4422.4
2) Two to three cases given4523.0
3) More than three cases given7035.7
Total196100.0
152) According to the Report, are people, based on religious identity or activity, discriminated against? (DISCRM05)
 TOTAL%
0) No3618.4
1) Yes, some are15679.6
2) Yes, all are42.0
Total196100.0
153) According to the Report, are people threatened by the Government or its security/military forces, based on religion? (THRTGV05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11357.7
1) Yes, some are8040.8
2) Yes, all are31.5
Total196100.0
154) According to the Report, are people threatened by social movements or political parties, based on religion? (THRTMV05)
 TOTAL%
0) No8241.8
1) Yes, some are11056.1
2) Yes, all are42.0
Total196100.0
155) According to the Report, are people put into prison based on religion? (PRISON05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12463.3
1) Yes, some are7236.7
2) Yes, all are00.0
Total196100.0
156) According to the Report, are people 'stigmatized' by the government (e.g. caste designation, different passport cover, etc.) based on religion? (STIGMA05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15478.6
1) Yes, some are4221.4
2) Yes, all are00.0
Total196100.0
157) According to the Report, are people excluded from certain (non-religious) jobs based on religion? (JOBEXC05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12965.8
1) Yes, some are6734.2
2) Yes, all are00.0
Total196100.0
158) According to the Report, must religions receive a permit or be registered (for any purpose mentioned in the Reports)? (PERMIT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No2914.8
1) Yes, all must14875.5
2) Yes, but only some199.7
Total196100.0
159) According to the Report, are people in jail permitted to practice their religion, including having access to Scripture? (JAILRS05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes, all are17589.3
1) Yes, but only some are115.6
2) No105.1
Total196100.0
160) According to the Report, are people in the military permitted to practice their religion, including nonparticipation in religion? (ARMY05)
 TOTAL%
0) Yes18091.8
1) No168.2
Total196100.0
161) According to the Report, does the State (i.e., Government) defer to religious authorities on life issues [see below]? [This variable was marked as 'Yes' if any variable below between MARRY05 and SITE05 had a response other than '0' = 'Without control by religion.'] (LIFE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13166.8
1) Yes6533.2
Total196100.0
162) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as marriages recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (MARRY05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)14574.0
1) With some controls by a religion(s)2814.3
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)136.6
3) State defers to a single religious authority105.1
Total196100.0
163) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as divorces recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (DIVORC05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)15981.1
1) With some controls by a religion(s)189.2
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)115.6
3) State defers to a single religious authority84.1
Total196100.0
164) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as burials recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (BURY05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)18192.3
1) With some controls by a religion(s)73.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)73.6
3) State defers to a single religious authority10.5
Total196100.0
165) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as citizenship rights recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (CITZ05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)17991.3
1) With some controls by a religion(s)52.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)63.1
3) State defers to a single religious authority63.1
Total196100.0
166) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as residence rights recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (RESI05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)18493.9
1) With some controls by a religion(s)73.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)31.5
3) State defers to a single religious authority21.0
Total196100.0
167) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as immigration rights recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (IMMI05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)18594.4
1) With some controls by a religion(s)52.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)42.0
3) State defers to a single religious authority21.0
Total196100.0
168) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as ethnic (nationality) rights recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (ETHNAT05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)19096.9
1) With some controls by a religion(s)31.5
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)10.5
3) State defers to a single religious authority21.0
Total196100.0
169) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as adultery recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (ADULTY05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)18192.3
1) With some controls by a religion(s)73.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)42.0
3) State defers to a single religious authority42.0
Total196100.0
170) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as the right to convert recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (CONVR205)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)16986.2
1) With some controls by a religion(s)94.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)52.6
3) State defers to a single religious authority136.6
Total196100.0
171) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as the right to hajj or other pilgrimage recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (HAJJ05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)18192.3
1) With some controls by a religion(s)105.1
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)00.0
3) State defers to a single religious authority52.6
Total196100.0
172) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as visiting this country for religious purposes recognized by the state? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (VISIT05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)17991.3
1) With some controls by a religion(s)52.6
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)63.1
3) State defers to a single religious authority63.1
Total196100.0
173) If the Report indicates that the State (i.e. Government) defers to religious authorities on life issues, how are life issues such as the following ones recognized by the state? How are holy sites or religious properties protected by and recognized by the State? [Answered if LIFE05 = 1.] (SITE05)
 TOTAL%
0) Without control by religion(s)18292.9
1) With some controls by a religion(s)42.0
2) Only if recognized by an approved religion(s)52.6
3) State defers to a single religious authority52.6
Total196100.0
174) According to the Report, do comity agreements (e.g., agreement that gives a missionary group dominance over an area) exist between missionaries and the state? (COMITY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No19398.5
1) Yes, in past only10.5
2) Yes, with some missions21.0
3) Yes, disproportionately with one mission00.0
Total196100.0
175) According to the Report, are allegations reported of discrimination in education, housing and/or employment based on religion? (DISCR205)
 TOTAL%
0) No discrimination8543.4
1) Some discrimination7035.7
2) Widespread discrimination3718.9
3) Caste-like system42.0
Total196100.0
176) According to the Report, what is the religious proportional balance at universities by proportion of the nation's population? (UNIV05)
 TOTAL%
0) A proportional balance17589.3
1) Have some imbalance126.1
2) Are highly imbalanced94.6
3) Only have students of one religion or belief00.0
Total196100.0
177) According to the Report, what is the religious proportional balance of professional jobs by proportion of the nation's population? (PROF05)
 TOTAL%
0) A proportional balance15378.1
1) Have some imbalance3015.3
2) Are highly imbalanced136.6
Total196100.0
178) According to the Report, what is the religious proportional balance of business jobs by proportion of the nation's population? (BUSINE05)
 TOTAL%
0) A proportional balance15981.1
1) Have some imbalance2512.8
2) Are highly imbalanced115.6
3) Only have workers of one religion or belief10.5
Total196100.0
179) According to the Report, what is the balance of Government funding (including 'in kind' such as funding buildings) to the religious sector? (FUNDRL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No funding5226.5
1) A proportional balance2311.7
2) Has imbalance10855.1
3) Only goes to one religion or belief136.6
Total196100.0
180) According to the Report, when a person sells or buys land or property, do laws or practices benefit or discriminate based on religion? (LANDB05)
 TOTAL%
0) Has nothing to do with religion beyond religious sites16182.1
1) Favors religions based on locale115.6
2) Favors one religion or religious brand2412.2
Total196100.0
181) According to the Report, do settlement and expansion policies (e.g., internal migration policies) have anything to do with religion? (STTLMT05)
 TOTAL%
0) Nothing to do with religion beyond holy sites17086.7
1) Some general relation to religion168.2
2) Highly related to religion or belief105.1
Total196100.0
182) According to the Report, do legal rights of males and females have anything to do with religion? (GENDER05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15679.6
1) Yes, with no favoritism10.5
2) Yes, gender inequities for both males and females42.0
3) Yes, gender inequities for one gender3517.9
Total196100.0
183) According to the Report, do divorce rights and/or adultery's legal status have anything to do with religion? (GENDR205)
 TOTAL%
0) No16483.7
1) Yes, with no favoritism73.6
2) Yes, and favors men2512.8
Total196100.0
184) According to the Report, are the following prohibited or required by law or policy: scarves or head coverings for women? (DRESS105)
 TOTAL%
0) No16785.2
1) Yes2914.8
Total196100.0
185) According to the Report, are the following prohibited or required by law or policy: beards for men? (DRESS205)
 TOTAL%
0) No19499.0
1) Yes21.0
Total196100.0
186) According to the Report, are the following prohibited or required by law or policy: any religiously-worn symbol like a cross? (DRESS305)
 TOTAL%
0) No18795.4
1) Yes94.6
Total196100.0
187) According to the Report, are the following prohibited or required by law or policy: other (explain in notes)? (DRESS405)
 TOTAL%
0) No18493.9
1) Yes126.1
Total196100.0
188) According to the Report, has there been any harassment of minority religious groups? (SECTS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No5427.6
1) Yes, but not been recently reported31.5
2) Reported and resolved94.6
3) Reported and unresolved13066.3
Total196100.0
189) According to the Report, is there a returning refugee situation? (REFUGE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No17890.8
1) Yes and refugees return with no regard to religion10.5
2) Yes and refugees from certain religions are discriminated against by policy or practice178.7
Total196100.0
190) According to the Report, is there a Government campaign against religion or certain religions? (CAMPAI05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11558.7
1) Yes, but non-coercive168.2
2) Yes, and coercive5427.6
3) Yes, lethal115.6
Total196100.0
191) According to the Report, is there a Government bureau that supervises religions? (BUREAU05)
 TOTAL%
0) No4824.5
1) No, but consults a non-government religious advisory board52.6
2) Yes, but non-coercive8342.3
3) Yes and coercive6030.6
Total196100.0
192) According to the Report, are killings based on religion reported? (LETHAL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12965.8
1) Yes5025.5
2) Massacres, armed conflict, or warfare178.7
Total196100.0
193) According to the Report, do Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand? (HARASS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No9146.4
1) Yes, but isolated or confined to certain locales5126.0
2) Yes5427.6
Total196100.0
194) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: threats? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (THREAT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13769.9
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities31.5
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions2412.2
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country3216.3
Total196100.0
195) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: demolition or confiscation of property? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (DEMOL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13970.9
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities21.0
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions2814.3
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country2713.8
Total196100.0
196) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: extortion of fines? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (FINES05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16483.7
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities00.0
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions2211.2
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country105.1
Total196100.0
197) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: interrogation or surveillance or inspections? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (INTERR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12463.3
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities00.0
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions2311.7
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country4925.0
Total196100.0
198) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: detention/jail? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (DETENT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12563.8
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities10.5
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions4120.9
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country2914.8
Total196100.0
199) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: beatings? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (BEATNG05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16282.7
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities42.0
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions189.2
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country126.1
Total196100.0
200) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: torture? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (TORTUR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18292.9
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities00.0
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions94.6
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country52.6
Total196100.0
201) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: excessive force? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (EXFORC05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14976.0
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities31.5
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions2311.7
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country2110.7
Total196100.0
202) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: psychiatric treatment? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (PSYCH05)
 TOTAL%
0) No19298.0
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities00.0
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions21.0
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country21.0
Total196100.0
203) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: restricting the movement of certain persons? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (MOBLTY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13568.9
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities10.5
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions3216.3
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country2814.3
Total196100.0
204) If the Report indicates that the Government or security authorities harass or allow harassment based on religious brand, does the permitted harassment take the form of: pressuring the family and/or social/job networks of religious believers? [Answered only if HARASS05 = 1 or 2.] (FAMILY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16584.2
1) This happens but it is opposed by all levels of Government and security authorities10.5
2) Yes, with Government complicity, but isolated or only in certain regions52.6
3) Yes, with Government complicity, and happens throughout the country2512.8
Total196100.0
205) According to the Report, is the evidence of abuses from this country largely anecdotal or documented? (ANECDO05)
 TOTAL%
0) No evidence6030.6
1) Anecdotal63.1
2) Report presents abuses that are only alleged21.0
3) Report presents abuses with clear factual references12865.3
Total196100.0
206) According to the Report, does the Government (or military) confiscate, desecrate or destroy religious sites or facilities? (DESECR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No reports13367.9
1) Isolated reports4020.4
2) Yes, frequently2311.7
Total196100.0
207) According to the Report, does the Government censor the content of religious sermons, publications and/or broadcasts? (CENSOR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12061.2
1) Yes7638.8
Total196100.0
208) According to the Report, does the Government control availability of religious scriptures? (LITERA05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14775.0
1) Yes94.6
2) Yes and confiscation, destruction or banning occurs4020.4
Total196100.0
209) According to the Report, does the Government coerce people to change their religion or forbid changing of religion? (COERCR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No reports16383.2
1) Coerce136.6
2) Forbid126.1
3) Both coerce and forbid84.1
Total196100.0
210) According to the Report, does the Government expel, exile, deport or deny entry to people based on their religious brand? [Note: 'isolated' means less than 3 different cases reported, and not part of a strategy that involves ongoing cases.] (EXPEL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No reports13870.4
1) Isolated reports3015.3
2) Ongoing activities2814.3
Total196100.0
211) Considering the entire Report, estimate the number of people who were physically abused due to religion in this country. (ABUSE05)
 TOTAL%
0) None12764.8
1) Less than 103618.4
2) 10 to 2002512.8
3) 201 to 100073.6
4) 1,001 to 10,00000.0
5) 10,000 to 99,99910.5
6) 100,000 to 999,99900.0
7) More than 1 million00.0
Total196100.0
212) Considering the entire Report, estimate the number of people who were displaced from home due to religion in this country. (DISPLA05)
 TOTAL%
0) None15277.6
1) Less than 10157.7
2) 10 to 200136.6
3) 201 to 1,00010.5
4) 1,001 to 10,00021.0
5) 10,000 to 99,99942.0
6) 100,000 to 999,99963.1
7) More than 1 million31.5
Total196100.0
213) Considering the entire Report, estimate the number of people who were imprisoned due to religion in this country. (IMPRIS05)
 TOTAL%
0) None11257.1
1) Less than 103115.8
2) 10 to 2003718.9
3) 201 to 1,000115.6
4) 1,001 to 10,00031.5
5) 10,000 to 99,99910.5
6) 100,000 to 999,99910.5
7) More than 1 million00.0
Total196100.0
214) Considering the entire Report, estimate the number of people who were killed due to religion in this country. (KILLED05)
 TOTAL%
0) None13970.9
1) Less than 102814.3
2) 10 to 200189.2
3) 201 to 1,00042.0
4) 1,001 to 10,00021.0
5) 10,000 to 99,99931.5
6) 100,000 to 999,99910.5
7) More than 1 million10.5
Total196100.0
215) Considering the entire Report, estimate the actual number of people who were physically abused due to religion in this country. (ABUS05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19637.70237.02
216) Considering the entire Report, estimate the actual number of people who were imprisoned due to religion in this country. (IMPRI05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196896.389,687.66
217) Considering the entire Report, estimate the actual number of people who were displaced from home due to religion in this country. (DISPL05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19697,189.31858,991.27
218) Considering the entire Report, estimate the actual number of people who were killed due to religion in this country. (KILLE05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19611,494.04143,237.42
219) In the Report, is an improvement in respect for religious freedom reported? (IMPRV05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14071.4
1) Yes5628.6
Total196100.0
220) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: amnesty granted to religious persons? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (AMNES05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report19096.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor52.6
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor10.5
Total196100.0
221) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: decline in abuses, arrests, etc.? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (DECLIN05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18493.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor105.1
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor21.0
Total196100.0
222) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: Government commission set up to investigate the abuses? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (GVCOM05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18192.3
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor126.1
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor31.5
Total196100.0
223) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: prosecution of those who abuse religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (PROSEC05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18292.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor136.6
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor10.5
Total196100.0
224) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: the Government admission of past abuses? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (GVADM05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18895.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor63.1
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor21.0
Total196100.0
225) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: translation of key laws or publications into strategic languages promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (TRANS05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report19197.4
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor52.6
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor00.0
Total196100.0
226) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: distribution of literature promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (DISTRI05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18895.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor73.6
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor10.5
Total196100.0
227) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: workshops or other programs promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (WORKSH05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report16584.2
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor3015.3
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor10.5
Total196100.0
228) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: high profile events promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (EVENTS05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report17790.3
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor168.2
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor31.5
Total196100.0
229) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: UN or NGO activities advocating or promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (UN05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18393.4
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor115.6
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor21.0
Total196100.0
230) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: dialogues promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (DIALOG05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report16282.7
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor3115.8
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor31.5
Total196100.0
231) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: changes in laws or government policies promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (LAW05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report16483.7
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor2713.8
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor52.6
Total196100.0
232) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: changes in leadership or regime that result in greater religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (REGIME05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report18493.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor73.6
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor52.6
Total196100.0
233) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: changes in social attitudes promoting religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (SOCATT05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report19096.9
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor63.1
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor00.0
Total196100.0
234) If the Report indicates that there has been an improvement, how did the following contribute to the improvement: changes in religious demographics or land borders that contribute to religious freedom? [Answered only if IMPRV05 = 1.] (DEMOG05)
 TOTAL%
0) Not mentioned in the Report19599.5
1) Mentioned in the Report as a contributing factor10.5
2) Mentioned in the Report as a highly significant factor00.0
Total196100.0
235) According to the Report, were there any reports of forced religious conversion? (CONVR305)
 TOTAL%
0) No17689.8
1) Yes2010.2
Total196100.0
236) According to the Report, were there any reports of US minors being moved or held illegally due to religion? (MINORS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No19398.5
1) Yes31.5
Total196100.0
237) According to the Report, were there any reported abuses targeted at specific religions by terrorist organizations? (REPORT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No17991.3
1) Yes178.7
Total196100.0
238) According to the Report, how many people are reported to have been killed in the section on terrorism? [Listed actual number, or actual minimum number] (KILLD205)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1961,137.0811,546.46
239) According to the Report, how many people are reported to have been injured or accosted (but not killed) in the section on terrorism? [Listed actual number, or actual minimum number] (INJURE05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1969.9661.12
240) According to the Report, how many people are reported to have been displaced or forced to move (but not killed) in the section on terrorism? [Listed actual number, or actual minimum number] (DISPLC05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1962,020.4416,612.61
241) According to the Report, were anti-religious statements issued following terrorist attacks by the terrorists or their sympathizers? (STATEM05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18895.9
1) Terrorists only63.1
2) Terrorists and sympathizers21.0
Total196100.0
242) According to the Report, was property damaged or destroyed by terrorists? (PROPT205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17488.8
1) Damaged/defaced126.1
2) Destroyed105.1
Total196100.0
243) According to the Report, who did the terrorists target? (TARGET05)
 TOTAL%
0) Indiscriminate18292.9
1) More than one religious brand73.6
2) One religious brand in particular73.6
Total196100.0
244) According to the Report, were missionaries targeted by terrorists? (MSSY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No19298.0
1) Yes21.0
2) Yes, and they were killed21.0
Total196100.0
245) According to the Report, were non-missionary clergy targeted by terrorists? (CLERGY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18895.9
1) Yes21.0
2) Yes, and they were killed63.1
Total196100.0
246) According to the Report, did terrorists use kidnapping? (KIDNAP05)
 TOTAL%
0) No19197.4
1) Yes21.0
2) Yes, and those kidnapped were killed31.5
Total196100.0
247) According to the Report, does the Government falsely accuse religious groups (e.g., engaged in legitimate protests) of engaging in terrorism? (FALSE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No19599.5
1) Yes00.0
2) Yes, and they accost members of the group (threaten)00.0
3) Yes, and they arrest, detain or exile members of the group00.0
4) Yes, and they kill members of the group10.5
Total196100.0
248) According to the Report, did terrorists use graffiti as a tactic? (TYPE105)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.000.00
249) According to the Report, did terrorists use vandalism or damage to property as a tactic? (TYPE205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17488.8
1) Yes2211.2
Total196100.0
250) According to the Report, did terrorists use printed materials, speeches or broadcasts as tactics? (TYPE305)
 TOTAL%
0) No18694.9
1) Yes105.1
Total196100.0
251) According to the Report, did terrorists use bombing or burning property as a tactic? (TYPE405)
 TOTAL%
0) No17287.8
1) Yes2412.2
Total196100.0
252) According to the Report, did terrorists use beating, rape or physical assault (but not death) as a tactic? (TYPE505)
 TOTAL%
0) No18292.9
1) Yes147.1
Total196100.0
253) According to the Report, did terrorists use torture or killing of person(s) as a tactic? (TYPE605)
 TOTAL%
0) No18091.8
1) Yes168.2
Total196100.0
254) According to the Report, did terrorists use massacre and/or war as a tactic? (TYPE705)
 TOTAL%
0) No19298.0
1) Yes42.0
Total196100.0
255) According to the Report, is there evidence that the Government supports terrorist activities? (GVT05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.000.00
256) According to the Report, societal attitudes toward other or nontraditional religions are reported to be... (OTHREL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Open and tolerant4824.5
1) Isolated discrimination3417.3
2) Negative just in certain regions or just towards certain religious brands4824.5
3) Hostile6633.7
Total196100.0
257) According to the Report, relations between various religious communities are reported to be... (RELATE05)
 TOTAL%
0) Generally amicable7136.2
1) Sometimes strained2512.8
2) Negative just in certain regions or just towards certain religious brands4422.4
3) Hostile5628.6
Total196100.0
258) According to the Report, are there activities reported that promote tolerance and understanding between adherents of different religions? (TOLERA05)
 TOTAL%
0) No4925.0
1) Yes14775.0
Total196100.0
259) According to the Report, are social movements reported that have religious agendas? (SOCMV05)
 TOTAL%
0) No7739.3
1) Yes but inactive10.5
2) Yes and active11860.2
Total196100.0
260) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements financed: local donations? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVFIN105)
 TOTAL%
0) No19096.9
1) Yes63.1
Total196100.0
261) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements financed: foreign donations? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVFIN205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17589.3
1) Yes2110.7
Total196100.0
262) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements financed: government funds? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVFIN305)
 TOTAL%
0) No18996.4
1) Yes73.6
Total196100.0
263) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements led: by a religious person? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVLED105)
 TOTAL%
0) No10151.5
1) Yes9548.5
Total196100.0
264) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements led: by a lay activist? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVLED205)
 TOTAL%
0) No16483.7
1) Yes3216.3
Total196100.0
265) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements led: by a political party? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVLED305)
 TOTAL%
0) No15378.1
1) Yes4321.9
Total196100.0
266) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how are social movements led: other (explain in notes)? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVLED405)
 TOTAL%
0) No19197.4
1) Yes52.6
Total196100.0
267) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, what is the motivating force or identity of social movements: nationalistic? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVID105)
 TOTAL%
0) No13066.3
1) Yes6633.7
Total196100.0
268) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, what is the motivating force or identity of social movements: international? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVID205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17991.3
1) Yes178.7
Total196100.0
269) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, what is the motivating force or identity of social movements: ethnic? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVID305)
 TOTAL%
0) No15478.6
1) Yes4221.4
Total196100.0
270) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, what is the motivating force or identity of social movements: religious? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVID405)
 TOTAL%
0) No8442.9
1) Yes11257.1
Total196100.0
271) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, what is the motivating force or identity of social movements: other (specify in notes)? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVID505)
 TOTAL%
0) No18996.4
1) Yes73.6
Total196100.0
272) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, how long have social movements been operating in the nation? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.]\ (MVOLD05)
 TOTAL%
0) Unclear15378.1
1) Less than 1 year00.0
2) 1 to 3 years10.5
3) 4 to 5 years00.0
4) More than 5 years4221.4
Total196100.0
273) If the Report indicates that there are social movements that have religious agendas, are social movements violent? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2.] (MVTYP05)
 TOTAL%
0) No12362.8
1) Yes, at times5025.5
2) Yes, as a regular practice2311.7
Total196100.0
274) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: rhetoric/statements/preaching? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (RHETOR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13166.8
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions2211.2
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country4321.9
Total196100.0
275) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: threats? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (THREA205)
 TOTAL%
0) No14473.5
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions2412.2
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country2814.3
Total196100.0
276) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: demolition or defacement of property? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (DEMO205)
 TOTAL%
0) No13669.4
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions3919.9
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country2110.7
Total196100.0
277) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: extortion of fines? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (FINE205)
 TOTAL%
0) No19298.0
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions31.5
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country10.5
Total196100.0
278) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: protest events or public demonstrations? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (PROTST05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15378.1
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions3216.3
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country115.6
Total196100.0
279) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: detention of persons? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (DETEN205)
 TOTAL%
0) No18493.9
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions63.1
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country63.1
Total196100.0
280) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: beatings or torture of persons? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (BEATN205)
 TOTAL%
0) No15880.6
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions3115.8
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country73.6
Total196100.0
281) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: distribution of information? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (INFO05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15277.6
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions189.2
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country2613.3
Total196100.0
282) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: excessive force? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (EXFOR205)
 TOTAL%
0) No13669.4
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions4422.4
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country168.2
Total196100.0
283) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: marching? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (MARCH05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18192.3
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions115.6
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country42.0
Total196100.0
284) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: restricting the movement of certain persons? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (MOBLT205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17689.8
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions115.6
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country94.6
Total196100.0
285) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: pressuring the family and/or social/job networks of religious believers? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (FAMIL205)
 TOTAL%
0) No17890.8
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions52.6
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country136.6
Total196100.0
286) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: persistent activities that happen repeatedly over time? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (PERSIS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16081.6
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions136.6
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country2311.7
Total196100.0
287) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: momentary flashes of emotion or protest? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (ISOLAT05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15679.6
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions2613.3
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country147.1
Total196100.0
288) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: collective events with a small number of persons (less than 8)? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (SMALL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15679.6
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions2311.7
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country178.7
Total196100.0
289) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: collective events with moderate numbers of persons (9-20)? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (MODSZ05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16483.7
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions168.2
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country168.2
Total196100.0
290) If the Report mentions that there are social movements that have religious agendas, do their activities include: collective events with larger numbers of persons (more than 20)? [Answered if SOCMV05 = 1 or 2 and if MVTYP05 = 1 or 2.] (LGSZ05)
 TOTAL%
0) No15780.1
1) Yes, but isolated or only in certain regions2512.8
2) Yes, and happens throughout the country147.1
Total196100.0
291) According to the Report, what influence do international religious or internationally religiously charged political situations have for people in the country? (EXTE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No tensions in the country12161.7
1) Cause some tensions6332.1
2) Cause severe tensions126.1
Total196100.0
292) According to the Report, are tensions related to religion reported? (TENS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No2713.8
1) Yes, but only 1 example given3919.9
2) Yes, more than 1 example of tensions given13066.3
Total196100.0
293) According to the Report, are or have women been harassed for 'immodest dress?' (DRES05)
 TOTAL%
0) Never17991.3
1) In certain neighborhoods or parts of the country157.7
2) Throughout the country21.0
Total196100.0
294) According to the Report, are employees discriminated against if they wish to keep their own Sabbath? (SAB205)
 TOTAL%
0) Never18192.3
1) One limited case mentioned63.1
2) More than a limited case mentioned52.6
3) Only one religion's Sabbath is protected42.0
Total196100.0
295) According to the Report, is there a correlation between religion and participation in the military? [e.g., Does religious belief affect ability to participate in the military (and thus receive, e.g., veteran's benefits)]? (MILP05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16182.1
1) Sometimes199.7
2) Often126.1
3) Only one religion's members are welcome in the military42.0
Total196100.0
296) According to the Report, how are attitudes to missionary activity from other religions generally characterized? Consider hostile if the Report says 'hostile' or if any aggression is present. (MSSN05)
 TOTAL%
0) Positive or neutral13367.9
1) Negative4422.4
2) Hostile199.7
Total196100.0
297) According to the Report, what are social attitudes towards conversions to other religions? (CONV05)
 TOTAL%
0) No problems reported13769.9
1) Some tension105.1
2) Negative3015.3
3) Hostile199.7
Total196100.0
298) According to the Report, are religious brands harassed by members of other religious groups? (HARA05)
 TOTAL%
0) Never7638.8
1) Within past 100 years00.0
2) Not presently but within past 10 years42.0
3) Yes11659.2
Total196100.0
299) According to the Report, are religious brands harassed by non-religious social movements within society? (THRE05)
 TOTAL%
0) Never12061.2
1) Within past 100 years00.0
2) Not presently but within past 10 years21.0
3) Yes7437.8
Total196100.0
300) According to the Report, are religious groups' properties vandalized including arson directed against their buildings or facilities? (VAND05)
 TOTAL%
0) Never10654.1
1) Within past 100 years00.0
2) Not presently but within past 10 years63.1
3) Yes8442.9
Total196100.0
301) According to the Report, how does the Report characterize citizens' receptivity to proselytizing by nontraditional faiths or faiths other than their own? (NONTRA05)
 TOTAL%
0) Receptive12262.2
1) Yes with concerns136.6
2) Negative6131.1
Total196100.0
302) According to the Report, are citizens intolerant of 'nontraditional' faiths, i.e., what they perceive as new religions? (INTOLE05)
 TOTAL%
0) No7136.2
1) Yes, but only one case cited3417.3
2) Yes, and more than one case cited9146.4
Total196100.0
303) According to the Report, do immigrants or refugees encounter difficulties in practicing their faiths? (IMMREL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14171.9
1) Yes5528.1
Total196100.0
304) According to the Report, does society view its social system as religiously moral? (MORAL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No17991.3
1) Yes178.7
Total196100.0
305) According to the Report, was there a civil war or other armed conflict (past or present)? (CIVWAR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No14574.0
1) Yes, no mention of religion147.1
2) Yes, with religion cited as part of it3718.9
Total196100.0
306) In the Report, what year is mentioned when the nation last had a war or revolution? (WAR05)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total196486.86857.15
307) In the Report, what year is mentioned when the nation last had a religiously-related war or revolution? (RELWAR05)
 TOTAL%
0) No mention16383.2
1940) 194010.5
1945) 194521.0
1947) 194710.5
1948) 194810.5
1960) 196010.5
1974) 197410.5
1989) 198921.0
1990) 199010.5
1991) 199121.0
1995) 199521.0
1999) 199921.0
2000) 200021.0
2001) 200110.5
2003) 200331.5
2004) 200421.0
2005) 200594.6
Total196100.0
308) In the Report, what year is mentioned when the nation last experienced or perpetrated terrorism? (TERRO205)
 TOTAL%
0) No mention17287.8
1994) 199410.5
2002) 200221.0
2003) 200321.0
2004) 200442.0
2005) 2005157.7
Total196100.0
309) In the Report, what year is mentioned when the nation last experienced or perpetrated religiously-related terrorism? (RELTER05)
 TOTAL%
0) No mention17589.3
1994) 199410.5
2002) 200210.5
2003) 200321.0
2004) 200421.0
2005) 2005157.7
Total196100.0
310) According to the Report, do traditional attitudes and/or edicts of the clerical establishment strongly discourage proselytizing (trying to win converts)? (PROSE205)
 TOTAL%
0) No14272.4
1) Attitudes only42.0
2) Clerics only00.0
3) Both5025.5
Total196100.0
311) According to the Report, is there an organized interfaith dialog? (DIALO205)
 TOTAL%
0) No5628.6
1) Yes14071.4
Total196100.0
312) According to the Report, were there cases of vandalism towards religious properties or cemeteries by citizens? (VANDAL05)
 TOTAL%
0) No11659.2
1) Yes8040.8
Total196100.0
313) According to the Report, were there cases of bombings or burnings of religious buildings or murders of religious persons by citizens? (BOMB05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13468.4
1) Bombings or burnings178.7
2) Murders157.7
3) Bombings/burnings and murders3015.3
Total196100.0
314) According to the Report, are or were there religious militias/vigilante groups or is the military (including de facto structure) structured along religious lines? (MALITI05)
 TOTAL%
0) No13870.4
1) Yes, groups4422.4
2) Yes, the military73.6
3) Both73.6
Total196100.0
315) According to the Report, are certain parts of the country or its cities strongly associated with certain religions? (LAND_05)
 TOTAL%
0) No8342.3
1) Yes, but it is amicable4020.4
2) Yes, and it is a source of tension7337.2
Total196100.0
316) According to the Report, do religious communities in the country reflect an ethnic identity? (ETHNI205)
 TOTAL%
0) No6231.6
1) Yes, and some exceptions are mentioned12362.8
2) Yes, but just one exception is mentioned10.5
3) Yes, and no exceptions are mentioned105.1
Total196100.0
317) According to the Report, do established or existing religions try to shut out other religions in any way? (ESTAB05)
 TOTAL%
0) No6935.2
1) Yes12764.8
Total196100.0
318) Does the Report mention that societal discrimination is more likely to be based upon ethnic than upon religious prejudice? (ETHDIS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16885.7
1) Yes2814.3
Total196100.0
319) According to the Report, were there reports of derogatory graffiti being put on religious properties? (GRAFFI05)
 TOTAL%
0) No16684.7
1) Yes3015.3
Total196100.0
320) According to the Report, were there any hunts for 'witches' or others who were identified as being possessed or spiritually wicked? (WITCH05)
 TOTAL%
0) No18493.9
1) Yes126.1
Total196100.0
321) According to the Report, the U.S. Government discusses religious freedom with... (DISCUS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No discussions42.0
1) Government only2211.2
2) With Government and local groups17086.7
Total196100.0
322) According to the Report, the U.S. Embassy objected to denying US citizens entry based on religious and ethnic grounds... (ENTRY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No objections19599.5
1) One case involving one person00.0
2) One case involving more than 1 person00.0
3) More than one case10.5
Total196100.0
323) According to the Report, U.S. Embassy officials meet with religious officials... (MEET05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or unable3316.8
1) Strictly limited10.5
2) Yes16282.7
Total196100.0
324) According to the Report, the U.S. Ambassador meets with religious officials... (AMBAS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or unable12161.7
1) Strictly limited00.0
2) Yes7538.3
Total196100.0
325) According to the Report, U.S. Embassy officials maintain a dialogue with human rights NGOs in the country... (NGOS05)
 TOTAL%
0) No or unable11458.2
1) Strictly limited00.0
2) Yes8241.8
Total196100.0
326) According to the Report, the U.S. Government provides... (MONEY305)
 TOTAL%
0) Its own US Government programs or brings in people from outside14976.0
1) Money or grants to locals94.6
2) Both3819.4
Total196100.0
327) According to the Report, to what extent is there a Favored (or Established) Religious Brand? (ESTREL05)
 TOTAL%
0) None or all religious brands are treated the same3618.4
1) Cultural or Historical legacies only, e.g., former established religious brand inherits buildings or properties.147.1
2) Some religious brands have privileges or government access unavailable to other religious brands.5126.0
3) One religious brand has privileges or government access unavailable to other religions.4523.0
4) One single State or Official (Established) Religious Brand/Religion5025.5
Total196100.0
328) According to the Report, to what extent does the Law regulate religion? (LAW_05)
 TOTAL%
0) Laws do not interfere with the free exercise of religion.3819.4
1) Laws inadvertently cause difficulty to all religions equally, e.g., in registration.3015.3
2) Laws cause problems, but only for some religions.8945.4
3) Laws cause problems for all but one religion.2412.2
4) Laws prohibit the free exercise of religion.157.7
Total196100.0
329) According to the Report, how does the Government subsidize Religion [included 'in kind' to organizations run by religions, e.g., hospitals, schools, etc.]? (SUBSDY05)
 TOTAL%
0) No subsidies or equal to all (e.g., all are tax exempt)4824.5
1) Subsidies not mentioned, but subsidies are implied by level of government support for a particular religion168.2
2) Cultural or Historical legacies only (e.g., religion inherits Cathedrals from previous Government spendin136.6
3) Only some religions are excluded from available subsidies.3316.8
4) Only an approved set of religions receive government subsidies.6432.7
5) Only one religion is subsidized (including 'in kind' subsidies).2211.2
Total196100.0
330) According to the Report, to what extent does one religious brand seem to monopolize or strongly influence religiously-related activities within society? (MONOPL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Religious brands do not seem to monopolize or influence society at all.84.1
1) Religious influence is shared among various religion 'brands.'4925.0
2) Religious influence is shared among various religion brands that dominate in particular regions.4221.4
3) One religious brand seems to dominate.5729.1
4) Society is centered on one religious brand.4020.4
Total196100.0
331) According to the Report, to what extent are societal attitudes open to all religious brands? (OPENRL05)
 TOTAL%
0) Benign or equal to all3517.9
1) Inadvertent insensitivity to other religious brands (other than the dominant religious brand)94.6
2) Instances of discrimination towards other religious brands2914.8
3) Prejudices toward other religious brands that are real but hard to document157.7
4) Instances of aggression towards other religious brands5327.0
5) Instances of fatal aggression to other religious brands4422.4
6) Open warfare or ongoing violent conflict along religious lines or between religious brands115.6
Total196100.0
332) According to the Report, to what extent is there religiously-related violence in the nation (victim and/or perpetrator)? (RELVIO05)
 TOTAL%
0) Isolated acts of religiously related violence15880.6
1) Widespread acts or covering several regions with religiously-related violence3618.4
2) Ongoing war with religiously-related violence21.0
Total196100.0
333) According to the Report, the Legal/Policy Framework of the country in regard to giving privileges, favors, resources, and/or finances is... (LEGPO05)
 TOTAL%
0) Does not give to any religion4523.0
1) Gives to any religion that asks or applies115.6
2) Gives disproportionately to a select group of religions5628.6
3) Gives disproportionately to only 3 religions21.0
4) Gives disproportionately to only 2 religions73.6
5) Gives disproportionately to only 1 religion5829.6
6) Gives to only 1 brand of a larger religious tradition, e.g., only to one denomination or religious bran178.7
Total196100.0
334) According to the Report, which best describes the religious situation in the country? (DEMOG_05)
 TOTAL%
0) There are different religious brands, and it seems that people freely change brands.12563.8
1) There are different religious brands, but people generally do not seem to change religious brands5628.6
2) Theoretically, people can choose, but they all seem to prefer one religion or religious brand126.1
3) People have only one choice of religion or religious brand.31.5
Total196100.0
335) According to the Report, what is the situation regarding social movements in relation to religious brands in the nation? (SOCMOV05)
 TOTAL%
0) Such movements are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands.10252.0
1) Such movements are generally amicable but try to influence people from (other) religious brands through acts of charity or mercy.21.0
2) Such movements try to influence people from (other) religious brands through proselytizing or other such propagation methods, but they do so peacefully and without physical or social intimidation.136.6
3) Such movements are confrontative and try to influence or intimidate people from (other) religious brands, but stop short of physical violence to persons (e.g. they may cause property damage).199.7
4) Such movements are militant and try to influence or intimidate people from (other) religious brands using physical violence to persons and property.6030.6
Total196100.0
336) According to the Report, what is the situation regarding social movements in relation to religious brands in the country? (SOCMV205)
 TOTAL%
0) All social movement(s) exist that are reported either promote religious freedom or are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands.13568.9
1) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand, but they are uncoordinated at either national or regional levels (flashes of activity).105.1
2) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand through unconnected, but regionally coordinated means (regional & organized activity).2412.2
3) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand through nationally coordinated means (national & organized activity).2713.8
Total196100.0
337) According to the Report, what is the situation regarding social movements in relation to religious brands in the country? [Category labels are the following...] 0.0 = All social movement(s) that are reported either promote religious freedom or are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands. 1.1 = Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands, but they are uncoordinated at either national or regional levels. [flashes of activity] 2.1 = Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands through unconnected, but regionally coordinated means. [regional & organized activity] 3.1 = Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands through nationally coordinated means. [national & organized activity] (SOCMV305)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.751.21
338) According to the Report, what is the situation regarding social movements in relation to religious brands in the country? [Answers to SOCMV205 + SOCMV305 are combined.] (SOCMV505)
 TOTAL%
0) [Either A or B]: a) All social movement(s) exist that are reported either promote religious freedom or are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands, or b) All social movement(s) that are reported either promote religious freedom or are amicable and do not intimidate people from (other) religious brands.13166.8
1) [Either A or B]: a) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand, but they are uncoordinated at either national or regional levels. [flashes of activity], or b) Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands, but they are uncoordinated at either national or regional levels [flashes of activity].105.1
2) [Either A or B]: a) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand through unconnected, but regionally coordinated means [regional & organized activity], or b) Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands through unconnected, but regionally coordinated means [regional & organized activity].2211.2
3) [Either A or B]: a) Social movement(s) exist that seek national or regional hegemony for a religious brand through nationally coordinated means. [national & organized activity], or b) Social movement(s) exist that campaign against certain religious brands through nationally coordinated means [national & organized activity].3316.8
Total196100.0
339) The Report mentions the following about foreign religious missionaries and/or clergy from minority religious brands in this country... (MSSY205)
 TOTAL%
0) Only positive observations are mentioned.8342.3
1) They have similar visa or residency problems as other expatriates.147.1
2) They experience bureaucratic delays because of their religious brand.115.6
3) They experience concrete restrictions on their activities.189.2
4) They are harassed.126.1
5) They are physically abused or imprisoned.115.6
6) They are killed, banished, or completely prevented from entering the country due to their religious capacity.4724.0
Total196100.0
340) According to the Report, what is the highest level of religious violence reported? (RELVI205)
 TOTAL%
0) None7839.8
1) Anti-religious brand graffiti21.0
2) Vandalism to religious brand property157.7
3) Bombing or burning of religious brand property115.6
4) Beating, rape or physical assault of person(s) due to religious brand2613.3
5) Torture or killing of person(s) due to religious brand4724.0
6) Massacre of and/or war between religious brands178.7
Total196100.0
341) According to the Report, what is the highest level of restrictions reported? (RELREG05)
 TOTAL%
0) None reported.4120.9
1) Difficulties for certain religious brands, e.g., registering or having legally recognized status, but these difficulties do not proscribe those religious brands.3618.4
2) Restrictions on certain religious brands e.g., the use and/or ownership of property which are not equitable for all religious brands, and/or, e.g., 'national patrimony' care or Government ownership of religious buildings.3618.4
3) The Government targets certain religious brands to be controlled or proscribed.2211.2
4) Government involvement in the internal and/or international affairs of religious brands.2814.3
5) Prohibition of religious practice except for that which is approved by the Government.]3316.8
Total196100.0
342) According to the Report, the religious legal/policy framework primarily responds to... (LAWRE105)
 TOTAL%
0) The ideal of assuring that no religion is established by regulations, subsidies or favoritism.6533.2
1) Concerns that certain religious brands cause violence, instability or perceived threats to the well-being of some citizens.3618.4
2) Concerns that certain religious brands cause violence, instability or perceived threats to the order of society.5226.5
3) Concerns that certain religious brands cause violence, instability or perceived threats to the legitimacy of the Government.4321.9
Total196100.0
343) According to the Report, the religious legal/policy framework primarily responds to... [Category labels are the following: 0.0 = The ideal of assuring that no religion is established by regulations, subsidies or favoritism. 1.1 = The needs and aims of most religious brands. 2.1 = The needs and aims of the historically established religious brand(s) of the country. 3.1 = The needs and aims of one religious brand above all others.] (LAWRE205)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1961.721.11
344) Considering the Report, what best describes the position of Religious Law (e.g., Shari'a, Cannon Law, The Decalogue) in the country? (RELAW105)
 TOTAL%
0) It does not rule the country in whole or part.14775.0
1) Political or social movements advocate its adoption for the entire country.157.7
2) It is the law in all regions in the country, but some groups are exempt from certain applications of the law.2814.3
3) It is the unqualified law in all regions in the country.63.1
Total196100.0
345) Considering the Report, what best describes the position of Religious Law (e.g., Shari'a, Cannon Law, The Decalogue) in the country? [Category labels are the following: 0.0 = It does not rule the country in whole or part. 1.1 = Political or social movements advocate its adoption for some regions of the country. 2.1 = It is the law in some regions in the country, but some groups in those regions are exempt from certain applications of the law. 3.1 = It is the unqualified law in some regions in the country.] (RELAW205)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.601.10
346) According to the Report, what best describes the relationship between land and religion in the nation? [A holy site is often a place of religious pilgrimage (e.g., the site itself is associated with religious power) to e.g., a shrine, a holy person's mausoleum, a religion's holy (sacred) location. It is more than a local meeting place or religious school/seminary. It is a place (building or location) that is viewed as having religious power.] (LAND105)
 TOTAL%
0) There are no holy sites mentioned, the defilement of which would result in violence.18393.4
1) There is a local holy site(s), the defilement of which would result in certain but limited violence.42.0
2) There is a national holy site(s), the defilement of which would result in certain and uncontrollable national violence21.0
3) There is an international holy site(s), the defilement of which would result in certain and uncontrollable international violence.73.6
Total196100.0
347) According to the Report, what best describes the relationship between land and religion in the nation? [Category labels are the following: 0 = There are no land or property disputes related to religion. 1.1 = There is an unresolved property dispute(s) with religious significance. 2.1 = There is an unresolved internal land or border dispute with religious significance. 3.1 = There is an unresolved international land or border dispute with religious significance.] (LAND205)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1960.520.76
348) According to the Report, what best describes the religious coverage of the country? (RELMON05)
 TOTAL%
0) No single religious brand dominates the population.5126.0
1) The two leading religious brands dominate the population.4422.4
2) One religious brand dominates the population.10151.5
Total196100.0
349) According to the Report, what best descries religious participation in the country? (PARTIC05)
 TOTAL%
0) The population does not participate widely.7839.8
1) The population participates somewhat (e.g., mostly as part of a historical tradition).5628.6
2) Participation is high.6231.6
Total196100.0
350) According to the Report, what is the direction of religious participation in the country? (INCRES05)
 TOTAL%
0) Participation is stable, neither increasing nor decreasing.15679.6
1) Participation is increasing.3015.3
2) Participation is decreasing.105.1
Total196100.0
351) According to the Report, what is the direction of religious participation in religions other than the main religion of the country? (MININC05)
 TOTAL%
0) Participation is stable, neither increasing nor decreasing.12664.3
1) Participation is increasing.6533.2
2) Participation is decreasing.52.6
Total196100.0
352) According to the Report, to what extent do the official laws, policies, or administrative actions of the state restrict the practice, profession, or selection of religion? (RSTRCT05)
 TOTAL%
0) None2914.8
1) 13919.9
2) 22110.7
3) 32211.2
4) 4105.1
5) 594.6
6) 6168.2
7) 7199.7
8) 8115.6
9) 9136.6
10) Extensive restrictions by government73.6
Total196100.0
353) According to the Report, to what extent does the state provide a select religion or small group of religions with privileges, financial support, or favorable sanctions? (FAVOR05)
 TOTAL%
0) None199.7
1) 1199.7
2) 2189.2
3) 32311.7
4) 4168.2
5) 52613.3
6) 6189.2
7) 7189.2
8) 82010.2
9) 9115.6
10) Extensive provisions by government84.1
Total196100.0
354) According to the Report, to what extent do the society's religious groups, associations, or the culture at large restrict the practice, profession, or selection of religion? [Society includes religious groups, movements, associations, culture, etc.] (PROTEC05)
 TOTAL%
0) None178.7
1) 12713.8
2) 2178.7
3) 32512.8
4) 42311.7
5) 52311.7
6) 62010.2
7) 7168.2
8) 8157.7
9) 9126.1
10) Extensive restrictions by society10.5
Total196100.0
355) Original values of GRI_05, for replication purposes only (see note on Fall 2012 Update) (GRI05REP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1963.293.31
356) GFI: Government Favoritism Index (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-GVTFAV)
 TOTAL%
1) Low government favoritism5729.1
2) Medium government favoritism5226.5
3) High government favoritism8744.4
Total196100.0
357) GRI: Government Regulation Index. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-GVTREG)
 TOTAL%
1) Low government regulation11860.2
2) Medium government regulation2914.8
3) High government regulation4925.0
Total196100.0
358) SRI: Social Regulation Index (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-SOCREG)
 TOTAL%
1) Low social regulation9950.5
2) Medium social regulation4925.0
3) High social regulation4824.5
Total196100.0
359) State Department Reporting Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Africa4824.5
2) East Asia and Pacific3316.8
3) Europe and Eurasia5427.6
4) Near East and North Africa2010.2
5) South Asia84.1
6) Western Hemisphere3316.8
Total196100.0

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