Religion in Uzbekistan - Wikipedia
WEBIslam is the predominant religion in Uzbekistan. In 2022, the Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimated that Islam was followed by 97% of the population; [ 1 ] most Muslims follow the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam.
Religious Beliefs In Uzbekistan - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · Religious Beliefs In Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is predominately Muslim, with Sunni Islam being the most widely practiced system. Shia Islam and Eastern Orthodox Christianity also have significant followings.
Christianity in Uzbekistan - Wikipedia
WEBChristianity in Uzbekistan is a minority religion. Christianity accounted for 2.3% of the population or 630,000 according to a 2010 study by Pew Research Center. [1] Government figures in 2020 suggested this had changed to 2.2%-3.7%. [2]
Uzbekistan - Wikipedia
WEBIslam is the dominant religion in Uzbekistan, although Soviet power (1924–1991) discouraged the expression of religious belief, and it was repressed during its existence as a Soviet Republic.
WEB“Religion and the Secular State in Uzbekistan” is a Silk Road Paper published by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program, Joint Center. The Silk Road Papers Series is the Occasional Paper series of the Joint Center, and addresses topical and timely subjects.
Uzbekistan - United States Department of State
WEBReligious Demography. The U.S. government estimates the total population is 36 million (midyear 2023). According to the Uzbek government, there are 35 million Sunni Muslims, 122,000 Shiite Muslims, 822,000 Orthodox Christians, and 540,000 adherents of …
WEBAccording to the Uzbek government, there are 35 million Sunni Muslims, 122,000 Shiite Muslims, 822,000 Orthodox Christians, and 540,000 adherents of other faiths. According to Boston University’s World Religion Database, other significant religious groups are Baha’is (1,000 adherents), Buddhists (37,000), Jews (4,000), and Zoroastrians (1,000).
Uzbekistan - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Uzbekistan - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine: During the 1980s religious practice surged, transforming many aspects of Uzbek life, especially in the towns of the Fergana Valley and other concentrations of Muslim believers.
Uzbekistan - Ethnic Groups, Diaspora, Language | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · About one-seventh of the population of Uzbekistan speaks Russian. Religion. The Uzbeks are Sunni Muslims, and they are considered to be among the most devout Muslims in all of Central Asia. Thus, about three-fourths of the population is Muslim.
Uzbekistan - United States Department of State
WEB2020 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uzbekistan. Download Report. Translations. Executive Summary. The constitution provides for freedom of religion or belief and separation of government and religion.
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