Lebanon: Percent Shia Muslim
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| Lebanon |
Shia Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 40.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 34.0 |
| Min - Max | 27.0 - 40.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 40 percent, unchanged from 40 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 31.6 percent, based on data from 15 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 1960 to 2013 is 34 percent. The minimum value, 27 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 40 percent was recorded in 2012.
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| Recent values | Lebanon: Percent Shia Muslim |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 40.0 |
| 2012 | 40.0 |
| 2011 | 39.0 |
| 2010 | 39.0 |
| 2009 | 39.0 |
| 2008 | 39.0 |
| 2007 | 39.0 |
| 2006 | 38.0 |
Definition: Shia Muslims as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 66.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 40.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 26.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 26.9 | 2013 | percent |