Saturday, February 28, 2026

There are less Shia muslims than I thought with the Ayatollah as a head of them like a Shia Pope

So, the Countries then that Shia Muslims (like Iran live in) are Iran, Iraq, Azerbijan and Bahrain and there are also populations in Pakistan, India also. 
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There are an estimated
154 to 200 million Shia Muslims in the world, constituting roughly 10–15% of the total global Muslim population. The vast majority live in the Middle East, with the highest concentration in Iran, where 90-95% of the population is Shia, followed by large populations in Pakistan, India, and Iraq.
  • Global Percentage: Shia Muslims are the second-largest denomination, with estimates often cited around 10–13% of all Muslims, though some estimates range up to 15%.
  • Major Countries: The majority of the population is Shia in Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain.
  • Significant Populations: Sizable communities exist in Pakistan, India, Yemen, Turkey, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan
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  • Top Concentrations: Iran holds the largest share (roughly 37–40% of the world's Shia population). Pakistan and India also have significant populations, with estimates for Pakistan ranging from 20 to 50 million.
While the total global Muslim population is over 1.6 billion, Shia Muslims are a minority compared to the Sunni majority.
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