Statistical Report 2005

SALT LAKE CITY - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following report concerning the growth and status of the Church as of 31 December 2005:

CHURCH UNITS

Number of Stakes....................................................... 2,701

Missions...................................................................... 341           

Districts....................................................................... 643

Wards and Branches................................................ 27,087

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Total Church membership................................... 12,560,869

Increase in children of record during 2005................... 93,150

Converts baptized during 2005................................. 243,108

MISSIONARIES

Number of full-time missionaries .............................. 52,060

TEMPLES

Temples dedicated during 2005....................................... 3
(San Antonio Texas, Aba Nigeria, Newport Beach California)

Temples rededicated during 2005.................................... 1
(Apia Samoa)

Total number of temples currently in operation.............. 122