
Syria: Percent Muslim
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| Syria |
Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 87.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 86.2 |
| Min - Max | 85.0 - 87.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2013 is 87 percent, unchanged from 87 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 34.3 percent, based on data from 128 countries. Historically, the average for Syria from 1960 to 2013 is 86.2 percent. The minimum value, 85 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 87 percent was recorded in 1996.
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| Recent values | Syria: Percent Muslim |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 87.0 |
| 2012 | 87.0 |
| 2011 | 87.0 |
| 2010 | 87.0 |
| 2009 | 87.0 |
| 2008 | 87.0 |
| 2007 | 87.0 |
| 2006 | 87.0 |
Definition: Muslims as percent of the total population.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 87.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 11.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 76.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Christian | 7.4 | 2013 | percent |