India: Percent Shia Muslim
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| India |
Shia Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 3.0 |
| Min - Max | 3.0 - 3.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 3 percent, unchanged from 3 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 31.6 percent, based on data from 15 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2013 is 3 percent. The minimum value, 3 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 3 percent was recorded in 1960.
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Definition: Shia Muslims as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Buddhist | 0.8 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Hindu | 80.5 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Muslim | 13.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 3.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 10.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 3.3 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Catholic | 1.4 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Protestant | 1.5 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Eastern Orthodox | 0.0 | 2013 | percent |