Saudi Arabia: Percent Muslim
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| Saudi Arabia |
Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 96.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 98.2 |
| Min - Max | 96.0 - 99.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 96 percent, a decline from 97 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 34.3 percent, based on data from 128 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1960 to 2013 is 98.2 percent. The minimum value, 96 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 96.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 13.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 84.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 3.5 | 2013 | percent |