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Religions Oman, in 36 editions.
The entry for Oman published Religions in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Religions in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 12
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Religion” (1990 to 1991) and “Religions” (1992 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Same as 2024Published as “Religion”
75% Ibadhi Muslim;
- remainder Sunni Muslim,
- Shia Muslim,
- some Hindu
75% Ibadhi Muslim; remainder Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, some Hindu
Published as “Religion”
- Ibadhi Muslim 75%;
- remainder Sunni Muslim,
- Shia Muslim,
- some Hindu
75% Ibadhi Muslim; Muslim 75%; remainder Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, some Hindu
- Ibadhi Muslim 75%;
- remainder Sunni Muslim,
- Shi`a Muslim,
- some Hindu
Ibadhi Muslim 75%; remainder Sunni Muslim, Shia Shi`a Muslim, some Hindu
The same text in 14 editions, 1993 to 2006.
- Ibadhi Muslim 75%,
- Sunni Muslim,
- Shi'a Muslim,
- Hindu
Ibadhi Muslim 75%; remainder 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi`a Shi'a Muslim, some Hindu
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
Ibadhi Muslim 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu) 25%
Ibadhi Muslim 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu Hindu) 25%
The same text in 3 editions, 2009 to 2011.
Ibadhi Muslim 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, Hindu) 25%
Ibadhi Muslim 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Shia Muslim, Hindu) 25%
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
Ibadhi Muslim (official) 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, Hindu) 25%
Ibadhi Muslim (official) 75%, other (includes Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, Hindu) 25%
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia)) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2%
note: approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% of the country's total population, are Ibadhi Muslims; the Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013) (2010 est.)
Rewritten: too little of the 2013 text remains to mark the changes.
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia)) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2%
note:
approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% of the country's total population, are Ibadhi Muslims; the Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013) (2010 est.)
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia)) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2%
note: approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% of the country's total population, are Ibadhi Muslims; the Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013) (2010 est.)
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia)) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2%
note:
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <0.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.)
note: approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% of the country's total population, are Ibadhi Muslims; the Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013)
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia)) Shia) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, <0.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.)
note: approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% of the country's total population, are Ibadhi Muslims; the Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013) (2010 est.)
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- Muslim 85.9%,
- Christian 6.5%,
- Hindu 5.5%,
- Buddhist 0.8%,
- Jewish <0.1%,
- other 1%,
- unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.)
note: Omani citizens represent approximately 60% of the population and are overwhelming Muslim (Ibadhi and Sunni sects each constitute about 45% and Shia about 5%); Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists accounting for roughly 5% of Omani citizens
Muslim (official; majority are Ibadhi, lesser numbers of Sunni and Shia) 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <0.1, <0.1%, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.)
note: approximately 75% of Omani citizens, who compose almost 70% citizens represent approximately 60% of the country's total population, population and are Ibadhi Muslims; the overwhelming Muslim (Ibadhi and Sunni sects each constitute about 45% and Shia about 5%); Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists accounting for roughly 5% of Omani government does not keep statistics on religious affiliation (2013) citizens
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- Muslim 85.9%,
- Christian 6.5%,
- Hindu 5.5%,
- Buddhist 0.8%,
- Jewish <0.1%,
- other 1%,
- unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.)
note: Omani citizens represent approximately 56.4% of the population and are overwhelming Muslim (Ibadhi and Sunni sects each constitute about 45% and Shia about 5%); Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists account for roughly 5% of Omani citizens
- MENA religious affiliation:
Muslim 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <0.1%, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 est.)
note: Omani citizens represent approximately 60% 56.4% of the population and are overwhelming Muslim (Ibadhi and Sunni sects each constitute about 45% and Shia about 5%); Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists accounting account for roughly 5% of Omani citizens
MENA religious affiliation: PDF
The same text in 5 editions, 2021 to 2025.
note: Omani citizens represent approximately 56.4% of the population and are overwhelming Muslim (Ibadhi and Sunni sects each constitute about 45% and Shia about 5%); Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists account for roughly 5% of Omani citizens
Muslim 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, 6.4%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <0.1%, 5.7%, other 1%, and unaffiliated 0.2% (2010 2% (2020 est.)
note: Omani citizens represent approximately 56.4% of the population and are overwhelming Muslim (Ibadhi and Sunni sects each constitute about 45% and Shia about 5%); Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists account for roughly 5% of Omani citizens
MENA religious affiliation: PDF
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Oman: Religions.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/oman/religions.