Bahrain: Percent Shia Muslim
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| Bahrain |
Shia Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 72.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1971 - 2013 |
| Average | 67.5 |
| Min - Max | 62.0 - 72.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 72 percent, unchanged from 72 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 31.6 percent, based on data from 15 countries. Historically, the average for Bahrain from 1971 to 2013 is 67.5 percent. The minimum value, 62 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 72 percent was recorded in 2011.
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Definition: Shia Muslims as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 100.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 72.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 28.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 0.0 | 2013 | percent |