World muslim population: Islam is the second largest religion in the world and today it contains about 25% of the world’s population in its followers. The Muslim population is not only limited to Middle-East and Asia, but it is also widely spread in areas like Europe, Africa and America.

According to the reports of institutions like the United Nations and Pu Research Center, the fastest growth in the Muslim population will be seen in the coming decades, which is estimated that it could become the largest religious community in the world by 2050.

Let us now know about the 10 countries of the world where the number of Muslims is the highest. Some countries are expected in this list, but some shocking people. The population figures below are of the World Population Review.

1. Indonesia (Indonesia)

Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. More than 24 crore Muslims live here, which is about 88.25% of the total population of the country. The arrival of Islam in Indonesia took place through trade routes and gradually it became the main culture there.

2. Pakistan (Pakistan)

More than 24 crore Muslims live in Pakistan, which is about 96% of the population. This country is an Islamic republic and the constitution here recognizes Islam as state religion. Both Sunni and Shia communities live in Pakistan.

3. India (India)

The number of Muslim population in India is about 20 crores. This number comes third in the world, even if India is a secular nation. The cultural diversity of Muslims is high here. They are an important part of the social, political and economic structure of the country.

4. Bangladesh (Bangladesh)

About 91% of the total population of Bangladesh is Muslim. More than 15 crore Muslims live here. Bangladesh has a deep connection between Islam, culture and tradition.

5. Nigeria (Nigeria)

Nigeria is the largest Muslim country in the African continent. Muslims are majority in the northern and western regions of the country. Overall, more than 9 crore Muslims live here. This is 48.5 percent of the total number.

6. Egypt (Egypt)

Egypt is considered to be the center of Islamic history and education. It is famous worldwide due to prestigious institutions like Al-Azhar University. There are about 9 crore Muslims in Egypt, which is about 94.74% of the total population.

7. Turkey

There are more than 8 crore to 40 lakh Muslims in the Turki. The Turkas have ancient history of Islam and it has been the center of Khalifa rule in the past. The total Muslim population here is 98.14 percent.

8. Iran (Iran)

Iran is a Shia -dominated Muslim country and there are more than 8 crore 25 lakh Muslims here. The history of Iran is deeply associated with the Islamic revolution and Shia ideology. Muslim population is 99 percent of the total population.

9. China (China)

China has a population of 5 crore in the world’s second largest population country, China. Muslims living here are called Uygar. There are many types of restrictions on the Muslims here, such as a ban on reading Quran. It is also forbidden to keep a beard. The number of Muslims living here is just 3.6 percent.

10. Algeria (Algeria)

About 4 crore 37 lakh Muslims live in Algeria. This country is located in North Africa and Islam is the main religion here. The constitution here also recognizes Islam as government religion. The total population of Muslims in Algeria is 99 percent.

World Muslim Population in 2030: By 2030, a significant increase in Muslim population worldwide is expected. In view of the current situation, by 2030, there will be more than one million Muslim residents in 79 countries, which will be a big change compared to today’s 72 countries. Most Muslims (about 60 per cent) of the world will remain in the Asia-Pacific region, while about 20 per cent will settle in Middle East and North Africa, which is still the same today. Meanwhile, part of the Muslims of the world is likely to grow in sub-city Africa, where the number of Muslims in countries like Nigeria will be more than Egypt.

There are many major reasons behind this change, such as fertility rates, immigration, and better health services result in infant mortality. By 2030, most Muslims of the world will remain in the Asia-Pacific region. The region will see an increase in the number of major Muslim population countries like Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. In particular, Pakistan can become the largest Muslim-dominated country, leaving behind Indonesia.

Population growth due to youth population
The main reason for Muslim population growth in Asia-Pacific regions is high fertility rate. In addition, the youth population here is entering the main breeding years, which is speeding up the pace of population growth. Due to improvement in better health facilities and economic conditions in Muslim-majority countries, infant mortality has also declined, which further promotes population growth.

Muslim population growth in Europe and America
By 2030, there will also be an increase in Muslim population in Europe and America, although these areas will remain minority for the Muslim population. In Europe, share of Muslim population will increase from 6 per cent of 2010 to 8 per cent in 2030. In particular, this growth will be high in western and northern Europe, where Muslim population can reach double digits (percent) in many countries.

In the United Kingdom, by 2030 the Muslim population will be 8.2% of the total population, which is more than 4.6% in 2010 today. This number in France will increase from 7.5 percent to 10.3 percent today. The Muslim population in Austria is expected to reach 9.3%, which is much higher than in 2010.

Muslim population in America too
In America too, the Muslim population will be more than doubled. Increased from 2.6 million in 2010 to 6.2 million in 2030, it is expected to reach 6.2 million. The major reason for this growth is immigration and high fertility rate of Muslims. Thus, the percentage of Muslims in the total population of America will increase from 0.8% in 2010 to 1.7% in 2030.

Increase in Muslim population in sub-city Africa
There will also be an increase in Muslim population in sub-Sahara Africa. The number of Muslims in Nigeria may exceed Egypt by 2030. The part of the population of Muslims in this region is expected to increase rapidly, which is more than other countries in the region.

Muslim population due to growth
Many factors are responsible for the growth of Muslim population worldwide:

Fertility rate: The Muslim population consists of more children per woman, which makes their growth rate higher than non-Muslim population.
Immigration: People from many Muslim countries are migrating to other areas, especially in areas like Europe and America. This immigration is a major factor of Muslim population growth.
Better Health Services: The improvement of health services in Muslim-majority countries has reduced infant mortality, which has further strengthened population growth.
Youth Population: The youth population of Muslim countries will enter the main reproductive age in the coming years, which will ensure that their population will increase rapidly.