Saudi Arabia: Percent Shia Muslim
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| Saudi Arabia |
Shia Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 13.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 5.2 |
| Min - Max | 1.0 - 13.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 13 percent, an increase from 12 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 31.6 percent, based on data from 15 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1960 to 2013 is 5.2 percent. The minimum value, 1 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 13 percent was recorded in 2013.
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Definition: Shia Muslims as percent of the total population.
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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 |