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Church growth

The Church has grown significantly since its founding in 1830. Today, it has more than 11 million members worldwide. More than half of all members live outside the United States. The Church is currently growing at an average rate of about 1 million new members every 3 years.

Membership milestones:

  • 1 million in 1947
  • 2 million in 1963
  • 3 million in 1971
  • 4 million in 1978
  • 5 million in 1982
  • 6 million in 1986
  • 7 million in 1989
  • 8 million in 1991
  • 9 million in 1994
  • 10 million in 1997
  • 11 million in 2000



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