Yemen: Percent Shia Muslim
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| Yemen |
Shia Muslims as percent of the total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 37.0 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2013 |
| Average | 47.2 |
| Min - Max | 37.0 - 57.0 |
| Source | The Cline Center for Democracy |
The latest value from 2013 is 37 percent, a decline from 38 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 31.6 percent, based on data from 15 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1960 to 2013 is 47.2 percent. The minimum value, 37 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 57 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Muslim | 99.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Shia Muslim | 37.0 | 2013 | percent |
| Percent Sunni Muslim | 62.0 | 2013 | percent |