Islam is the majority religion in Azerbaijan, but the country is considered to be the most secular in the Muslim world. Various reports have estimated that 97.3% (CIA, 2020) or 99.2% (Pew Research Center, 2006) of the population identify as Muslim, with the majority (60-65%) being Shias, 45% for Non-denominational Muslims and a significant minority (35-40%) being Sunnis.
Islam is the majority religion in Azerbaijan, but the country is considered to be the most secular in the Muslim world. Various reports have estimated that 97.3% (CIA, 2020) or 99.2% (Pew Research Center, 2006) of the population identify as Muslim, with the majority (60-65%) being Shias, 45% for Non-denominational Muslims and a significant minority (35-40%) being Sunnis.
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