United Arab Emirates: Percent Shia Muslim
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| United Arab Emirates |
Shia Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 16.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1971 - 2013 |
| Average | 16.0 |
| Min - Max | 16.0 - 16.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 16 percent, unchanged from 16 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 31.6 percent, based on data from 15 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2013 is 16 percent. The minimum value, 16 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 16 percent was recorded in 1971.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 95.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 16.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 79.0 | 2013 | percent |