Religion in Tajikistan
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| Fast Facts and Religious Adherent Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,990,874 (#96 in world) (2021 est.) |
| Ethnic Groups | Tajik 84.3% (includes Pamiri and Yagnobi), Uzbek 13.8%, other 2% (includes Kyrgyz, Russian, Turkmen, Tatar, Arab) (2014 est.) |
| Religions | Muslim 98% (Sunni 95%, Shia 3%) other 2% (2014 est.) |
| Islam | 98% (2014 est.) |
| Sunni | 95% (2014 est.) |
| Shia | 3% (2014 est.) |
Sources
- “Tajikistan.” CIA World Factbook.
- “Tajikistan.” Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.
- “Tajikistan.” Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
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Article Info
| Title | Religion in Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Published | February 9, 2021 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/5695 |
| MLA Citation | “Religion in Tajikistan.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022. <religionfacts.com/tajikistan> |