Demographics of Lebanon
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[[File:Saint_George_Maronite_Cathedral_and_Mohammad_Al-Amin_Mosque_by_Lebnen18.jpg|thumb|[[Saint George Maronite Cathedral, Beirut|Saint George Maronite Cathedral]] and the [[Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque]], [[Beirut]].]] |
[[File:Saint_George_Maronite_Cathedral_and_Mohammad_Al-Amin_Mosque_by_Lebnen18.jpg|thumb|[[Saint George Maronite Cathedral, Beirut|Saint George Maronite Cathedral]] and the [[Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque]], [[Beirut]].]] |
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[[File:St._George's_Greek-Orthodox_Cathedral_(Beirut).JPG|thumb|View of the [[Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral]] in [[Beirut]].]] |
[[File:St._George's_Greek-Orthodox_Cathedral_(Beirut).JPG|thumb|View of the [[Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral]] in [[Beirut]].]] |
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Statistics quoted in 2023 indicate that |
Statistics quoted in 2023 indicate that 32.2% are [[Shia]], 31.2% are [[Sunni]], 16.0% are [[Maronite]], 7.6% are [[Greek Orthodox]], 5.5% are [[Druze]] and the rest belong to other Christian and Muslim sects.{{Cite web |title=Lebanon|url=https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-report-on-international-religious-freedom/lebanon/|access-date=2026-03-06|website=United States Department of State|publisher=[[United States Department of State]]|language=en-US}}[[File:Zahlefashion.jpg|thumb|right|140px|Three Lebanese women in 1873.]] |
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===The sectarian system=== |
===The sectarian system=== |
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* 40.5% [[Christianity in Lebanon|Christian]] (21% [[Maronite Christianity in Lebanon|Maronite]], 8% [[Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Lebanon|Greek Orthodox]], 5% [[Melkite Christianity in Lebanon|Melkite Catholic]], 6.5% belonging to smaller Christian groups ([[Protestantism in Lebanon|Protestant]], [[Armenian Orthodox]], [[Armenian Catholic]], [[Syriac Orthodox Church|Syriac Orthodox]], [[Syriac Catholic Church|Syriac Catholic]], [[Roman Catholicism in Lebanon|Roman Catholic]], [[Chaldean Catholic Church|Chaldean Catholic]], [[Assyrian Church of the East]], and [[Copt]]) |
* 40.5% [[Christianity in Lebanon|Christian]] (21% [[Maronite Christianity in Lebanon|Maronite]], 8% [[Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Lebanon|Greek Orthodox]], 5% [[Melkite Christianity in Lebanon|Melkite Catholic]], 6.5% belonging to smaller Christian groups ([[Protestantism in Lebanon|Protestant]], [[Armenian Orthodox]], [[Armenian Catholic]], [[Syriac Orthodox Church|Syriac Orthodox]], [[Syriac Catholic Church|Syriac Catholic]], [[Roman Catholicism in Lebanon|Roman Catholic]], [[Chaldean Catholic Church|Chaldean Catholic]], [[Assyrian Church of the East]], and [[Copt]]) |
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* At least 54% [[Islam in Lebanon|Islam]] ( |
* At least 54% [[Islam in Lebanon|Islam]] (27% [[Shia Islam in Lebanon|Shia]], 27% [[Sunni Islam in Lebanon|Sunni]], [[Alawites]], Ismaili) |
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* 5.6% [[Druze in Lebanon|Druze]] (included with the Muslim group in the Lebanese constitution) |
* 5.6% [[Druze in Lebanon|Druze]] (included with the Muslim group in the Lebanese constitution) |
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In 2023, the [[United States Department of State]] cited study conducted by Statistics Lebanon, a Beirut-based research firm, estimating Lebanon's population to be 69.3% [[Islam in Lebanon|Muslim]] ( |
In 2023, the [[United States Department of State]] cited study conducted by Statistics Lebanon, a Beirut-based research firm, estimating Lebanon's population to be 69.3% [[Islam in Lebanon|Muslim]] (32.2% [[Lebanese Shia Muslims|Shia]]; 31.2% [[Lebanese Sunni Muslims|Sunni]]; 5.5% Druze; 0.6% Alawites and Ismailis combined) and 30.5% [[Christianity in Lebanon|Christian]].{{Cite web |title=Lebanon|url=https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-report-on-international-religious-freedom/lebanon/|access-date=2026-03-06|website=United States Department of State|publisher=[[United States Department of State]]|language=en-US}} 52.5% of Christians are [[Lebanese Maronite Christians|Maronite]] and 25% [[Lebanese Greek Orthodox Christians|Greek Orthodox]], and other Christian groups include [[Greek Catholics]] (Melkites), [[Armenian Orthodox]], Armenian Catholics, Syriac Orthodox, Syriac Catholics, Assyrians, Chaldean Catholics, Copts, Protestants (including Presbyterians, Baptists, and Seventh-day Adventists), Roman (Latin) Catholics, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ. |
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According to a ''Statistics Lebanon'' study quoted by the [[US State Department]], the Muslim population was estimated at 69.3% within Lebanese territory. Other sources put Muslims at 20% of the over 4 million Lebanese diaspora population. In 2012 a more detailed breakdown of the size of each Muslim sect in Lebanon was made: |
According to a ''Statistics Lebanon'' study quoted by the [[US State Department]], the Muslim population was estimated at 69.3% within Lebanese territory. Other sources put Muslims at 20% of the over 4 million Lebanese diaspora population. In 2012 a more detailed breakdown of the size of each Muslim sect in Lebanon was made: |
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* [[Shia Islam in Lebanon|Shia Muslims]] are around |
* [[Shia Islam in Lebanon|Shia Muslims]] are around 32.2% of the total population; the vast majority belong to the [[Twelver Shi'ism|Twelver]] branch of Shi'ism.[https://web.archive.org/web/20260118234636/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/lebanon/#people-and-society "Lebanon: people and society"]{{cite web|title=Countries with more than 100,000 Shia Muslims|publisher=[[Pew Research Center]]|date=October 2009|access-date=21 September 2010|url=http://pewforum.org/uploadedfiles/Orphan_Migrated_Content/Muslimpopulation.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509021215/http://pewforum.org/uploadedfiles/Orphan_Migrated_Content/Muslimpopulation.pdf|archive-date=9 May 2010}} The [[List of Speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon|Speaker of Parliament]] is always a Shia Muslim, as it is the only high post that Shias are eligible for.{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/lebanon/religious-sects.htm|title=Lebanon-Religious Sects |publisher=GlobalSecurity.org |access-date=11 August 2010}}{{cite web|author=Hanin Ghaddar|url=https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/commentary/march_for_secularism_religious_laws_are_archaic|title=March for secularism; religious laws are archaic|publisher=[[NOW Lebanon]]|date=25 April 2010|access-date=11 August 2010|archive-date=18 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718105206/https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/commentary/march_for_secularism_religious_laws_are_archaic|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/story/891730DF9036DA65C22571F6005DFDF0?OpenDocument|title=Fadlallah Charges Every Sect in Lebanon Except his Own Wants to Dominate the Country|publisher=[[Naharnet]]|access-date=11 August 2010}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=http://hartsem.edu/aspects-christian-muslim-relations-contemporary-lebanon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827094237/http://hartsem.edu/aspects-christian-muslim-relations-contemporary-lebanon|archive-date=2012-08-27|title=Aspects of Christian-Muslim Relations in Contemporary Lebanon|publisher=[[Hartford Seminary]]|location=Hartford, CT, USA|author=George J. Hajjar|work=hartsem.edu|access-date=4 August 2012}} Shiites are largely concentrated in the [[Beqaa Valley]], [[Southern Lebanon]] and in [[Dahieh]] ([[Greater Beirut]]).{{cite web|url=http://minorityrights.org/?lid=5058&tmpl=printpage|title=Minority Rights Group International : Lebanon : Lebanon Overview|publisher=Minorityrights.org}}{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2010/148830.htm|title=Statistics Lebanon Beirut-based research firm}}{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2008/108487.htm|title=International Religious Freedom Report 2008 – Lebanon|date=September 19, 2008|work=2008 Report on International Religious Freedom|publisher=US Department of State|access-date=2009-01-08}} |
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* [[Sunni Islam in Lebanon|Sunni]] Muslims constitute about 31.2% of the total population. Sunnis are the only sect eligible for the post of [[Prime Minister of Lebanon|Prime Minister]]{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2008/108487.htm|title=Lebanon|publisher=[[United States Department of State]]|location=Washington, DC, USA|work=state.gov|access-date=4 August 2012}} Sunnis are mainly concentrated in West [[Beirut]], [[North Lebanon]], [[Sidon]], Central and Western [[Beqaa Valley|Beqaa]], and [[Akkar]] in the north. |
* [[Sunni Islam in Lebanon|Sunni]] Muslims constitute about 31.2% of the total population. Sunnis are the only sect eligible for the post of [[Prime Minister of Lebanon|Prime Minister]]{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2008/108487.htm|title=Lebanon|publisher=[[United States Department of State]]|location=Washington, DC, USA|work=state.gov|access-date=4 August 2012}} Sunnis are mainly concentrated in West [[Beirut]], [[North Lebanon]], [[Sidon]], Central and Western [[Beqaa Valley|Beqaa]], and [[Akkar]] in the north. |
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* Other Muslim sects have a small presence, with the [[Ismailis in Lebanon|Isma'ilis]] and [[Alawites in Lebanon|Alawites]] combined comprising less than 1% of the population and are included among Lebanese Shia Muslims. Alawites are eligible for two seats in the [[Lebanese parliament]], representing Alawites of [[Akkar District|Akkar]] and [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]]. |
* Other Muslim sects have a small presence, with the [[Ismailis in Lebanon|Isma'ilis]] and [[Alawites in Lebanon|Alawites]] combined comprising less than 1% of the population and are included among Lebanese Shia Muslims. Alawites are eligible for two seats in the [[Lebanese parliament]], representing Alawites of [[Akkar District|Akkar]] and [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]]. |
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