Religion in Saudi Arabia
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 34,783,757 (#41 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Demonym | noun: Saudi(s) adjective: Saudi or Saudi Arabian |
| Ethnic Groups | Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10% |
| Religions | Muslim (official; citizens are 85-90% Sunni and 10-15% Shia), other (includes Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh) (2012 est.) |
| Islam | 99% (est.) |
| Sunni | 87.5% (est.) |
| Shia | 12.5% (est.) |
Sources
- “Saudi Arabia.” CIA World Factbook.
- “Saudi Arabia.” Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.
- “Saudi Arabia.” Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5674 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in Saudi Arabia.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021. <religionfacts.com/saudi-arabia> |