Benin: Percent Muslim
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| Benin |
Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 25.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 15.7 |
| Min - Max | 9.0 - 25.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 25 percent, unchanged from 25 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 34.3 percent, based on data from 128 countries. Historically, the average for Benin from 1960 to 2013 is 15.7 percent. The minimum value, 9 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 25 percent was recorded in 2012.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 25.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 46.1 | 2013 | percent |