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Religion in Niger (2012 census)[1]

  Islam (99.3%)
  Other (0.7%)

According to the 2012 census, Islam is the most followed religion in Niger and is practiced by 99% of the population.[1] According to Pew, roughly 80% of Muslims are Sunni of Maliki school of jurisprudence, whilst 20% are non-denominational Muslims[2] Other religions practiced in Niger include Animism and Christianity.

  1. ^ a b Recensement General de la Population et de L'Habitat 2012 (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique, Republique du Niger. 2015. pp. 44–50.
  2. ^ "Chapter 1: Religious Affiliation". The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity. Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project. August 9, 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2013.

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