Religion in Iran

February 9, 2021 · updated December 18, 2023

Fast Facts on Iran
Population 85,888,910 2021
Religions (%) Muslim (official) 99.4% (Shia 90-95%, Sunni 5-10%), other (includes Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian) 0.3%, unspecified 0.4%
Islam 80,880,000 2020
Other Religions 140,000 2020
Unaffiliated 100,000 2020
Christianity 100,000 2020
Hinduism 20,000 2020