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    2 February 2022 - Africa
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    Number of Missions in Africa Has Doubled in Past 10 Years

    Mission growth
    Mission growth
    A graph shows regions around the world with the largest increase in numbers. In Africa, the number almost doubled over the past 10 years. Graphic courtesy of Church News.Copyright 2022 Deseret News Publishing Company.

     
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    By David Schneider, Church News

    Since 2012, the number of missions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has grown from 347 to 409.

    In Africa, the number almost doubled over the past 10 years, from 22 to 40. Among regions and countries, that is the largest proportional growth.

    The largest numerical increase was in South America, from 75 missions in 2012 to 97 missions in 2022.

    Learn more about the Church’s missionary program.

    Copyright 2022 Deseret News Publishing Company.

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