Some statistics on growth (or lack thereof) in Australia since the “Generation” change was made in 1996
Population Average Publishers Number Baptised Av Pio. Pubs No of Congs Total Hours Av Bible Studies
1996 18,173,600 60,216 2,373 5,153 758 11,204,410 27,505
2006 20,452,334 60,692 1,368 5,339 775 9,721,223 21,689
2,278,734 476 -1,005 186 17 -1,483,187 -5,816
Average Annual Hours 1996 186
2006 160
Increase in Population 12.5%
Increase in Publishers 0.8%
Reduction in Average Hours 16%
Reduction in Number Baptised 73%
Reduction in Bible Studies 27%