Nigeria: Percent Muslim
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| Nigeria |
Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 46.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 46.7 |
| Min - Max | 46.0 - 47.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 46 percent, unchanged from 46 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 34.3 percent, based on data from 128 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 1960 to 2013 is 46.7 percent. The minimum value, 46 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 47 percent was recorded in 1967.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 46.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 45.4 | 2013 | percent |