Religion in the United Arab Emirates

Religion in the United Arab Emirates (2020 estimate)
  1. Islam (Official) (74.5%)
  2. Christianity (12.9%)
  3. Hinduism (6.2%)
  4. Buddhism (3.2%)
  5. Agnosticism (1.3%)
  6. Others (1.9%)

Islam is the majority and official religion in the United Arab Emirates, professed by 75% of the population as of 2020. 63% are Sunni, 7% are Shia and 4% follow another branch of Islam. The Al Nahyan and Al Maktoum ruling families adhere to the Maliki school of jurisprudence. Many followers of the Hanbali school are found in Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Ajman. Their followers include the Al Qasimi ruling family. The other main religions present in the country include Christianity (13%), Hinduism (6%), and Buddhism (3%). Zoroastrians, Druze, Baha'i, Judaism, and Sikhism are also practiced by some non-nationals. 1% of the population is agnostic.

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