This makes Islam the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity.
The majority of the world’s Muslims live in Asia, with the largest populations in Indonesia, Pakistan, and India. However, there are also significant Muslim populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as smaller communities in Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world.
Muslim population in Indonesia
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population of any country in the world, with approximately 225 million Muslims, which is around 87.2% of the total population. The vast majority of Muslims in Indonesia are Sunni, with a small minority being Shia and Ahmadiyya. The country has a diverse Muslim population with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Muslim population in Pakistan
According to a 2021 estimate, the Muslim population in Pakistan is approximately 96.4%. This includes various sects of Islam, such as Sunni and Shia. However, it’s worth noting that the percentage of the population minority religious communities like Christians, Hindus, and others are also present in Pakistan.
Muslim population in India
As of 2021, the Muslim population in India is estimated to be around 200 million, making up about 14.2% of the total population. This makes India one of the countries with the largest Muslim populations in the world.
The majority of Indian Muslims are Sunni, but there is also a significant Shia minority. Muslims are found throughout India, but they are most concentrated in the northern and western regions of the country.
Muslim population in the Middle East
The Muslim population in the Middle East is diverse and varies greatly by country. According to estimates from the Pew Research Center, the majority of the population in countries such as Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan is Muslim. In other countries, such as Israel and Lebanon, the Muslim population makes up a significant minority of the overall population. Additionally, there are also many ethnic and sectarian differences among Muslims in the Middle East.
Muslim population in North Africa
The Muslim population in North Africa is primarily concentrated in countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt. These countries have large Muslim-majority populations, with Islam being the dominant religion in each country.
In addition, there are also significant Muslim minorities in countries such as Libya and Sudan. Overall, the majority of the population in North Africa is Muslim.
Muslim population in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Muslim population in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be around 240 million, or about 35% of the region’s total population. There is a wide diversity of Muslim communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, with different countries and regions having different levels of religious adherence and different traditions.
Some countries, such as Senegal and Somalia, have a majority Muslim population, while in others, such as Ghana and South Africa, Muslims make up a minority of the population. The majority of Muslims in Sub-Saharan Africa are Sunni, but there are also significant numbers of Shia and Ahmadiyya Muslims in the region.
Muslim population in Europe
It is estimated that the Muslim population in Europe is around 20 million and is projected to continue growing due to both immigration and high birth rates among Muslim communities.
As of 2021, the largest Muslim population in Europe is in France, followed by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy. However, it is worth noting that these numbers are estimates and may not be entirely accurate, and also, the numbers may have changed by now.
Muslim population in the Americas
According to a Pew Research Center estimate, there were an estimated 3.45 million Muslims in the Americas (North America and South America) in 2021.
The majority of Muslims in the Americas are in the United States, where an estimated 3.45 million Muslims live. The remaining Muslims in the Americas live in Canada and Latin American countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
