<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

<CIK> 0000080424
<NAME> THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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