Global Shia Population Ratios
Global Ratio
کل عالمی تناسبShia Population
اہل تشیع کی کل آبادیMajority Countries
اکثریتی ممالکPrimary School
فقہ جعفریہAnnual Growth
سالانہ شرحِ اضافہ★ Regional Shia Ratios & Concentrations (2026) ★
| Region (خطہ) | Shia Ratio % | Numerical Estimate | Demographic Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran (ایران) | 92-95% | 82 Million | Primary Global Hub |
| Iraq (عراق) | 65-70% | 32 Million | Historical Center |
| South Asia (PK, IN) | 15-20% | 65 Million | Largest Minority Bloc |
| Azerbaijan (آذربائیجان) | 65-75% | 7.5 Million | Post-Soviet Majority |
| Lebanon (لبنان) | 28-32% | 2.2 Million | Influential Minority |
| Yemen (یمن) | 35-42% | 12 Million | Zaydi Concentration |
★ Distribution of Shia Branches (مسالکِ تشیع) ★
Twelver
85%
Iran, Iraq, PK, IndiaZaydi
8%
Primary: YemenIsmaili
5%
Global Diaspora (AKDN)Alawite
1.5%
Levant RegionOther
0.5%
Bohra / Diverse GroupsData analyzed from 2026 Academic Census, Pew Research Projections, and Shia-focused demographic audits.
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