PBCC Statistics
At the time of writing (May 2026) there are slightly more than 56,500 members in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church globally.
These are distributed as follows:
- United Kingdom: over 18,800 brethren in 86 localities*
- Australia: over 16,900 in 82 localities
- New Zealand: over 9000 in 41 localities
- United States: over 4500 in 29 localities
- Canada: over 2400 in 20 localities
- Europe: over 3200, distributed as follows:
- France: over 1600 in 9 localities
- Germany: over 680 in 4 localties
- Sweden: over 520 in 4 localities
- Netherlands: over 110 in 1 locality
- Switzerland: over 100 in 1 locality
- Denmark: over 90 in 1 locality
- Italy: over 80 in 1 locality
- Caribbean: over 700, distributed as follows:
- Barbadoes: over 430 in 1 locality
- Jamaica: over 180 in 2 localities
- Saint Vincent: over 70 in 1 locality
- Trinidad: over 70 in 1 locality
- Argentina: over 390 brethren in 3 localities
Chart showing the global distribution of PBCC membership:
| Region | Approx. Number of Brethren | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 18,800 | 86 |
| Australia | 16,900 | 82 |
| New Zealand | 9000 | 41 |
| United States | 4500 | 29 |
| Canada | 2400 | 20 |
| Europe | 3200 | 21 |
| Caribbean | 700 | 5 |
| Argentina | 400 | 3 |
* A locality is a group of brethren living geographically close together within convenient distance of their city room. See PBCC Jargon Explained for more details.
