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People and Society

People and Society of Christmas Island

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Christmas Island.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Christmas Islander(s)
Ethnic Groups
Chinese 70%, European 20%, Malay 10%
Population
1,402

Education

Literacy, schooling, and education culture.

Literacy Definition
NA

Religion

Religious affiliation by share of population.

  • Buddhist36.0%
  • Muslim25.0%
  • other21.0%
  • Christian18.0%

Languages

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

English (official), Chinese, Malay

  • English
  • Malay