Introduction
Muslim majority countries around the world are a diverse mix of cultures, nations, and regions. Common factors among them are their religious adherence to the Islamic faith and their large Muslim population. These countries span across all corners of the globe from North Africa, to Central Asia and Southeast Asia, through to the Middle East and Gulf region. Many of these countries have vibrant histories that date back centuries, with a mix of both traditional Islamic customs as well as their own unique cultural identities. This can be seen in countries like Iran and Afghanistan which have a long history of Islamic rule and culture but have also developed their own distinct culture over time. Other examples include Turkey and Indonesia who boast some of the world’s highest Muslim populations and are renowned for their rich multicultural societies that blend together many different faiths, languages, and backgrounds into one country. In addition, several Muslim-majority countries are highly advanced in terms of technology or finance such as Qatar or Saudi Arabia who use modern infrastructure systems alongside traditional customs.
Muslim-Majority Countries
| # | Country | Muslim Population Rate | Percentage of Atheists | Christian Population Rate | Hindu Population Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 2 | Iran | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 3 | Iraq | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 4 | Mauritania | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 5 | Morocco | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 6 | Somalia | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 7 | Tunisia | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 8 | Western Sahara | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 9 | Yemen | 99% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 10 | Maldives | 98.4% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 11 | Comoros | 98.3% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 12 | Niger | 98.3% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 13 | Turkey | 98% | 1.2% | 1% | 1% |
| 14 | Algeria | 97.9% | 1.8% | 1% | 1% |
| 15 | Palestine | 97.9% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| 16 | Azerbaijan | 97.3% | 1% | 2.6% | 1% |
| 17 | Jordan | 97.1% | 1% | 2.1% | 1% |
| 18 | Uzbekistan | 97.1% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| 19 | Djibouti | 96.9% | 1% | 2.3% | 1% |
| 20 | Libya | 96.6% | 1% | 2.7% | 1% |
| 21 | Senegal | 96.6% | 1% | 3.3% | 1% |
| 22 | Pakistan | 96.5% | 1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| 23 | Tajikistan | 96.4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1% |
| 24 | Egypt | 95.3% | 1% | 4.7% | 1% |
| 25 | The Gambia | 95.3% | 1% | 4.2% | 1% |
| 26 | Mali | 94.6% | 1% | 2.4% | 1% |
| 27 | Kosovo | 94.3% | 1% | 5.6% | 1% |
| 28 | Turkmenistan | 93% | 1% | 6.4% | 1% |
| 29 | Syria | 92.8% | 2% | 5.2% | 1% |
| 30 | Saudi Arabia | 92.7% | 1% | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| 31 | Bangladesh | 90.8% | 1% | 1% | 8.2% |
| 32 | Sudan | 90.7% | 1% | 5.4% | 1% |
| 33 | Kyrgyzstan | 89.4% | 1% | 10% | 1% |
| 34 | Indonesia | 87% | 1% | 10.2% | 1.6% |
| 35 | Oman | 85.9% | 1% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 36 | Guinea | 84.6% | 1.8% | 10.8% | 1% |
| 37 | Albania | 82.1% | 1% | 16.7% | 1% |
| 38 | Sierra Leone | 78.5% | 1% | 20.4% | 1% |
| 39 | Brunei | 75.1% | 1% | 9.4% | 1% |
| 40 | United Arab Emirates | 75% | 1.1% | 12.9% | 7.7% |
| 41 | Kazakhstan | 72% | 4% | 23.1% | 1% |
| 42 | Kuwait | 70.7% | 1% | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| 43 | Bahrain | 69.7% | 2% | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| 44 | Malaysia | 66.1% | 1% | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 45 | Qatar | 65.2% | 1% | 13.7% | 15.9% |
| 46 | Burkina Faso | 62.7% | 1% | 21.7% | 1% |
| 47 | Lebanon | 61.2% | 1% | 38.4% | 1% |
| 48 | Chad | 55.1% | 2.4% | 41.1% | 1% |
| 49 | Nigeria | 51.1% | 1% | 46.9% | 1% |
| 50 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 46.5% | 2.4% | 51.1% | 1% |
| 51 | Guinea-Bissau | 46.1% | 4.4% | 18.9% | 1% |
| 52 | Republic of Macedonia | 43.6% | 1.3% | 55.1% | 1% |
| 53 | Ivory Coast | 37.2% | 8.1% | 44% | 1% |
| 54 | Eritrea | 36.6% | 1% | 62.9% | 1% |
| 55 | Ethiopia | 35.9% | 1% | 61.9% | 1% |
| 56 | Tanzania | 34.1% | 1.6% | 63.1% | 1% |
| 57 | Cyprus | 25% | 1.9% | 72.3% | 1% |
| 58 | Benin | 24.6% | 5.2% | 52.2% | 1% |
| 59 | Montenegro | 20.3% | 3.1% | 76.6% | 1% |
| 60 | Israel | 20.1% | 3.2% | 2% | 1% |
| 61 | Cameroon | 19.3% | 5.2% | 69.6% | 1% |
| 62 | Ghana | 17.5% | 3.8% | 73.6% | 1% |
| 63 | Mauritius | 17.4% | 1% | 32.8% | 48.4% |
| 64 | Mozambique | 17.2% | 17.3% | 57.8% | 1% |
| 65 | Singapore | 16.1% | 16.5% | 17.7% | 6.5% |
| 66 | India | 15.4% | 1% | 2.4% | 78.9% |
| 67 | Suriname | 14.3% | 6.2% | 52.3% | 18.8% |
| 68 | Bulgaria | 14.2% | 4.7% | 81% | 1% |
| 69 | Togo | 14% | 6.2% | 42.3% | 1% |
| 70 | Malawi | 12.8% | 2% | 83.4% | 1% |
| 71 | Gabon | 12.2% | 5.7% | 75.6% | 1% |
| 72 | Uganda | 12.1% | 1% | 86.1% | 1% |
| 73 | Liberia | 11.7% | 1.4% | 86.2% | 1% |
| 74 | Georgia | 11.6% | 1% | 87.6% | 1% |
| 75 | Russia | 11.4% | 15.2% | 72.9% | 1% |
| 76 | Kenya | 10.5% | 2.3% | 84.5% | 1% |
| 77 | Sri Lanka | 10.4% | 1% | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| 78 | Central African Republic | 9% | 1% | 89% | 1% |
| 79 | France | 8.3% | 31.9% | 58.1% | 1% |
| 80 | Belgium | 7.5% | 31% | 60.5% | 1% |
| 81 | Germany | 6.9% | 26.3% | 66% | 1% |
| 82 | Netherlands | 6.9% | 44.3% | 47.3% | 1% |
| 83 | Sweden | 6.5% | 29% | 63% | 1% |
| 84 | Fiji | 6.3% | 1% | 64.4% | 27.9% |
| 85 | Austria | 6.2% | 14.5% | 78.4% | 1% |
| 86 | South Sudan | 6.2% | 1% | 60.5% | 1% |
| 87 | Guyana | 6.1% | 2% | 67.9% | 23.3% |
| 88 | United Kingdom | 6.1% | 31.2% | 59.1% | 1.6% |
| 89 | Thailand | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 90 | Greece | 5.9% | 6.1% | 87.6% | 1% |
| 91 | Trinidad and Tobago | 5.8% | 1.8% | 66.3% | 22.3% |
| 92 | Philippines | 5.7% | 1% | 92.4% | 1% |
| 93 | Switzerland | 5.6% | 22.8% | 70% | 1% |
| 94 | Denmark | 5.1% | 12% | 81.9% | 1% |
| 95 | Liechtenstein | 5% | 2.9% | 91.9% | 1% |
| 96 | Nepal | 5% | 1% | 1% | 80.6% |
| 97 | Serbia | 5% | 3.3% | 91.6% | 1% |
| 98 | Italy | 4.9% | 13.4% | 80.8% | 1% |
| 99 | Norway | 4.9% | 11.6% | 81.7% | 1% |
| 100 | Myanmar | 4.2% | 1% | 7.8% | 1.7% |
| 101 | Equatorial Guinea | 4% | 5% | 88.7% | 1% |
| 102 | Slovenia | 3.9% | 18.8% | 77.2% | 1% |
| 103 | Mongolia | 3.4% | 36.5% | 2.3% | 1% |
| 104 | Spain | 3.3% | 21% | 75.2% | 1% |
| 105 | Madagascar | 3.1% | 7.3% | 84.7% | 1% |
| 106 | Australia | 3% | 28.6% | 61.7% | 1.7% |
| 107 | Burundi | 2.9% | 1% | 91% | 1% |
| 108 | Canada | 2.8% | 24.5% | 66.4% | 1.7% |
| 109 | New Caledonia | 2.8% | 10.4% | 85.2% | 1% |
| 110 | Luxembourg | 2.3% | 26.7% | 70.6% | 1% |
| 111 | Rwanda | 2.2% | 3% | 93.8% | 1% |
| 112 | Hong Kong | 2.1% | 54.7% | 14.9% | 1% |
| 113 | Cambodia | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| 114 | People's Republic of China | 2% | 51.8% | 5.2% | 1% |
| 115 | South Africa | 1.9% | 15.3% | 80.8% | 1% |
| 116 | Ukraine | 1.7% | 12.5% | 85.6% | 1% |
| 117 | Croatia | 1.6% | 5.1% | 93.3% | 1% |
| 118 | New Zealand | 1.6% | 39.6% | 52.9% | 2.5% |
| 119 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1.5% | 1.7% | 95.8% | 1% |
| 120 | Ireland | 1.5% | 7.9% | 89.7% | 1% |
| 121 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1.5% | 2.5% | 88.7% | 3.4% |
| 122 | Finland | 1.3% | 20.8% | 77.7% | 1% |
| 123 | British Virgin Islands | 1.2% | 3.9% | 84.5% | 1.2% |
| 124 | Republic of the Congo | 1.2% | 8% | 87.1% | 1% |
| 125 | Bermuda | 1.1% | 19.4% | 75% | 1% |
| 126 | Seychelles | 1.1% | 2.1% | 94% | 2.1% |
| 127 | United States of America | 1.1% | 18.6% | 75.5% | 1% |
| 128 | Andorra | 1% | 8.8% | 89.5% | 1% |
| 129 | Angola | 1% | 5.2% | 90.5% | 1% |
| 130 | Anguilla | 1% | 4% | 90.6% | 1% |
| 131 | Antigua and Barbuda | 1% | 1.7% | 93% | 1% |
| 132 | Argentina | 1% | 12.1% | 85.4% | 1% |
| 133 | Armenia | 1% | 1.3% | 98.3% | 1% |
| 134 | Aruba | 1% | 6.2% | 91.6% | 1% |
| 135 | Barbados | 1% | 1.9% | 95.2% | 1% |
| 136 | Belarus | 1% | 28.6% | 70.7% | 1% |
| 137 | Belize | 1% | 9% | 87.6% | 1% |
| 138 | Bhutan | 1% | 1% | 1% | 22.5% |
| 139 | Bolivia | 1% | 4.1% | 94% | 1% |
| 140 | Botswana | 1% | 17.5% | 76.4% | 1% |
| 141 | Brazil | 1% | 8.4% | 88.1% | 1% |
| 142 | Cayman Islands | 1% | 9.4% | 83.5% | 1% |
| 143 | Chile | 1% | 9.7% | 88.3% | 1% |
| 144 | Colombia | 1% | 6.7% | 92.3% | 1% |
| 145 | Costa Rica | 1% | 8% | 90.8% | 1% |
| 146 | Cuba | 1% | 23.2% | 58.9% | 1% |
| 147 | Curaçao | 1% | 3.3% | 93.9% | 1% |
| 148 | Czech Republic | 1% | 78.4% | 20.9% | 1% |
| 149 | Dominica | 1% | 1% | 94.4% | 1% |
| 150 | Dominican Republic | 1% | 10.9% | 88% | 1% |
| 151 | East Timor | 1% | 1% | 99% | 1% |
| 152 | Ecuador | 1% | 5.6% | 94% | 1% |
| 153 | El Salvador | 1% | 11.2% | 88% | 1% |
| 154 | Estonia | 1% | 60.2% | 39.3% | 1% |
| 155 | Faroe Islands | 1% | 1.7% | 98% | 1% |
| 156 | Federated States of Micronesia | 1% | 1% | 95.3% | 1% |
| 157 | Grenada | 1% | 1% | 96.6% | 1% |
| 158 | Guam | 1% | 1.7% | 94.2% | 1% |
| 159 | Guatemala | 1% | 3.9% | 95.3% | 1% |
| 160 | Haiti | 1% | 10.7% | 87% | 1% |
| 161 | Honduras | 1% | 10.5% | 87.5% | 1% |
| 162 | Hungary | 1% | 20.3% | 79.3% | 1% |
| 163 | Iceland | 1% | 3.9% | 94% | 1% |
| 164 | Isle of Man | 1% | 15.4% | 84.1% | 1% |
| 165 | Jamaica | 1% | 17% | 77.3% | 1% |
| 166 | Japan | 1% | 60% | 1.8% | 1% |
| 167 | Laos | 1% | 1% | 1.5% | 1% |
| 168 | Latvia | 1% | 45.3% | 54.3% | 1% |
| 169 | Lesotho | 1% | 2.8% | 97% | 1% |
| 170 | Lithuania | 1% | 9.8% | 89.9% | 1% |
| 171 | Macau | 1% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 1% |
| 172 | Malta | 1% | 2.5% | 97% | 1% |
| 173 | Marshall Islands | 1% | 1.5% | 97.5% | 1% |
| 174 | Mexico | 1% | 5.7% | 94.1% | 1% |
| 175 | Moldova | 1% | 1.3% | 97.4% | 1% |
| 176 | Monaco | 1% | 11.7% | 86% | 1% |
| 177 | Montserrat | 1% | 4.8% | 93.5% | 1% |
| 178 | Namibia | 1% | 1.9% | 97.5% | 1% |
| 179 | Nauru | 1% | 4.5% | 79% | 1% |
| 180 | Nicaragua | 1% | 13% | 85.3% | 1% |
| 181 | North Korea | 1% | 71.3% | 2% | 1% |
| 182 | Northern Mariana Islands | 1% | 1% | 81.3% | 1% |
| 183 | Palau | 1% | 1.2% | 86.7% | 1% |
| 184 | Panama | 1% | 5% | 92.7% | 1% |
| 185 | Papua New Guinea | 1% | 1% | 99% | 1% |
| 186 | Paraguay | 1% | 1.1% | 96.9% | 1% |
| 187 | Peru | 1% | 3.1% | 95.4% | 1% |
| 188 | Poland | 1% | 7.3% | 92.5% | 1% |
| 189 | Portugal | 1% | 8.6% | 90.5% | 1% |
| 190 | Puerto Rico | 1% | 2.1% | 96.5% | 1% |
| 191 | Romania | 1% | 1% | 99% | 1% |
| 192 | Saint Helena | 1% | 3.3% | 96.5% | 1% |
| 193 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1% | 1.6% | 94.6% | 1.5% |
| 194 | Saint Lucia | 1% | 5.8% | 91.5% | 1% |
| 195 | Saint Martin | 1% | 3.3% | 93.9% | 1% |
| 196 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 1% | 3.8% | 94.7% | 1% |
| 197 | San Marino | 1% | 7.2% | 91.6% | 1% |
| 198 | Slovakia | 1% | 15.8% | 83.6% | 1% |
| 199 | Solomon Islands | 1% | 1% | 97.4% | 1% |
| 200 | South Korea | 1% | 46.6% | 30.1% | 1% |
| 201 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 1% | 13.2% | 81.1% | 1% |
| 202 | Taiwan | 1% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 1% |
| 203 | The Bahamas | 1% | 3% | 96.2% | 1% |
| 204 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 1% | 4.6% | 92.1% | 1% |
| 205 | United States Virgin Islands | 1% | 3.7% | 94.8% | 1% |
| 206 | Uruguay | 1% | 41.5% | 57% | 1% |
| 207 | Vanuatu | 1% | 1.2% | 93.5% | 1% |
| 208 | Vatican City | 1% | 1% | 99% | 1% |
| 209 | Venezuela | 1% | 9.7% | 89.5% | 1% |
| 210 | Vietnam | 1% | 29.9% | 8.4% | 1% |
| 211 | Zambia | 1% | 1% | 97.4% | 1% |
| 212 | Zimbabwe | 1% | 7.6% | 87.1% | 1% |
| 213 | Eswatini | 1% | 9.4% | 88.7% | 1% |
| 214 | Åland Islands | 1% | 31.5% | 67.2% | 1% |
Muslim Countries
Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, and it has a significant presence in many countries around the globe. There are many Muslim countries in the world, with the highest concentration of these nations located in the Middle East and North Africa. These countries range from those where Islam is the official state religion to those where Muslims make up the vast majority of the population.
Some of the most well-known Muslim-majority countries include Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Tunisia, Western Sahara, and Yemen, all of which have a Muslim population rate of 99%. Other countries where Muslims make up a significant majority include the Maldives with a Muslim population rate of 98.40%, Comoros with a rate of 98.30%, and Niger with a rate of 98.30%.
Turkey is another well-known Muslim country with a Muslim population rate of 98%, while Algeria and Palestine both have a rate of 97.90%. Azerbaijan and Jordan have a rate of 97.30% and 97.10%, respectively, while Uzbekistan has a rate of 97.10%. Djibouti and Libya have a rate of 96.90% and 96.60%, respectively, while Senegal and Pakistan have rates of 96.60% and 96.50%.
In Egypt, Muslims make up 95.30% of the population, while in The Gambia and Mali, the Muslim population rate is 95.30% and 94.60%, respectively. Kosovo has a rate of 94.30%, while Turkmenistan and Syria have rates of 93% and 92.80%, respectively. Saudi Arabia has a Muslim population rate of 92.70%, while Bangladesh and Sudan have rates of 90.80% and 90.70%, respectively. Kyrgyzstan has a rate of 89.40%, while Indonesia has a rate of 87%, and Oman has a rate of 85.90%.
Here is a list of countries ranked by their Muslim population rate :
1. Afghanistan – 99%
2. Iran – 99%
3. Iraq – 99%
4. Mauritania – 99%
5. Morocco – 99%
6. Somalia – 99%
7. Tunisia – 99%
8. Western Sahara – 99%
9. Yemen – 99%
10. Maldives – 98.40%
11. Comoros – 98.30%
12. Niger – 98.30%
13. Turkey – 98%
14. Algeria – 97.90%
15. Palestine – 97.90%
16. Azerbaijan – 97.30%
17. Jordan – 97.10%
18. Uzbekistan – 97.10%
19. Djibouti – 96.90%
20. Libya – 96.60%
21. Pakistan – 96.50%
22. Tajikistan – 96.40%
23. Egypt – 95.30%
24. The Gambia – 95.30%
25. Mali – 94.60%
26. Kosovo – 94.30%
27. Turkmenistan – 93%
28. Syria – 92.80%
29. Saudi Arabia – 92.70%
30. Bangladesh – 90.80%
31. Sudan – 90.70%
32. Kyrgyzstan – 89.40%
33. Indonesia – 87%
34. Oman – 85.90%
35. Guinea – 84.60%
36. Albania – 82.10%
37. Sierra Leone – 78.50%
38. Brunei – 75.10%
39. United Arab Emirates – 75%
40. Kazakhstan – 72%
41. Kuwait – 70.70%
42. Bahrain – 69.70%
43. Malaysia – 66.10%
44. Qatar – 65.20%
45. Burkina Faso – 62.70%
46. Lebanon – 61.20%
47. Chad – 55.10%
48. Nigeria – 51.10%
49. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 46.50%
50. Guinea-Bissau – 46.10%
51. Republic of Macedonia – 43.60%
52. Ivory Coast – 37.20%
53. Eritrea – 36.60%
54. Ethiopia – 35.90%
55. Tanzania – 34.10%
Islamic Countries
Islamic countries are those where the Islamic religion is officially recognized and plays a prominent role in the country’s culture and governance. For example, Saudi Arabia is an Islamic country that has an official state religion of Islam and uses Sharia law to govern various aspects of life, including family law, criminal law, and financial transactions. Saudi Arabia also has Islamic institutions, such as mosques and Islamic schools, and observes Islamic holidays.
On the other hand, Muslim countries are those where the majority of the population identifies as Muslim, regardless of whether or not the country’s official religion is Islam. For example, Indonesia is a Muslim country where over 87% of the population is Muslim. However, Indonesia recognizes multiple religions and does not have an official state religion. The country also has a diverse range of religious practices and cultural traditions, and not all aspects of life are governed by Islamic law.
While there is a significant overlap between the concepts of Islamic countries and Muslim countries, not all Muslim-majority countries are the same in terms of their religious practices and cultural traditions. For example, Iran is a Muslim country where the majority of the population is Shia Muslim, and the country has a strict interpretation of Islam. Iran has an official state religion of Shia Islam and uses Islamic law to govern all aspects of life. In contrast, Turkey is also a Muslim country, but the country has a secular government and recognizes multiple religions. Turkey has a diverse range of religious practices and cultural traditions, and not all aspects of life are governed by Islamic law.
In summary, the terms “Islamic countries” and “Muslim countries” are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences between the two concepts. Islamic countries are those where Islam plays a prominent role in the country’s culture and governance, while Muslim countries are those where the majority of the population identifies as Muslim. However, not all Muslim-majority countries have an official state religion or use Islamic law to govern all aspects of life, and there is a diverse range of religious practices and cultural traditions among these countries.
Countries by Muslim Majority
Afghanistan
Muslim Population Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#1
Ranked in the World
#147
Ranked in the World
#196
Ranked in the World
#30
Afghanistan is both a Muslim and an Islamic country, with Islam being the official state religion and the constitution being based on Islamic law.
Åland Islands
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#128
Ranked in the World
#14
Ranked in the World
#117
Ranked in the World
#31
Albania
Muslim Population Rate
82.1%
Ranked in the World
#37
Ranked in the World
#148
Ranked in the World
#155
Ranked in the World
#32
Albania has a Muslim population rate of 82.1%, making it a Muslim country but not necessarily an Islamic country. The majority of Muslims in Albania are Sunni Muslims, while a small minority are Shia Muslims. Albania is known for its religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence between Muslims, Christians, and other religious groups.
Algeria
Muslim Population Rate
97.9%
Ranked in the World
#14
Ranked in the World
#127
Ranked in the World
#197
Ranked in the World
#33
Algeria has a Muslim population rate of 97.9%, making it a Muslim country, and it is also an Islamic country as it has Islam as the state religion and Islamic law as a source of legislation.
Andorra
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#129
Ranked in the World
#62
Ranked in the World
#58
Ranked in the World
#34
Angola
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#130
Ranked in the World
#82
Ranked in the World
#54
Ranked in the World
#35
Anguilla
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#131
Ranked in the World
#94
Ranked in the World
#53
Ranked in the World
#36
Antigua and Barbuda
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#132
Ranked in the World
#130
Ranked in the World
#40
Ranked in the World
#37
Argentina
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#133
Ranked in the World
#47
Ranked in the World
#80
Ranked in the World
#38
Armenia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#134
Ranked in the World
#139
Ranked in the World
#5
Ranked in the World
#39
Aruba
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#135
Ranked in the World
#74
Ranked in the World
#47
Ranked in the World
#40
Australia
Muslim Population Rate
3%
Ranked in the World
#106
Ranked in the World
#19
Ranked in the World
#126
Ranked in the World
#22
Austria
Muslim Population Rate
6.2%
Ranked in the World
#85
Ranked in the World
#41
Ranked in the World
#99
Ranked in the World
#41
Azerbaijan
Muslim Population Rate
97.3%
Ranked in the World
#16
Ranked in the World
#149
Ranked in the World
#182
Ranked in the World
#42
Azerbaijan has a Muslim population rate of around 97.3%, making it a Muslim country, but it is not considered an Islamic country as it is a secular state.
Bahrain
Muslim Population Rate
69.7%
Ranked in the World
#43
Ranked in the World
#120
Ranked in the World
#157
Ranked in the World
#11
Bahrain is a small island country located in the Persian Gulf with a Muslim population rate of 69.7%. Bahrain is considered both a Muslim and Islamic country, as the vast majority of its population is Muslim and its legal system is based on Islamic law.
Bangladesh
Muslim Population Rate
90.8%
Ranked in the World
#31
Ranked in the World
#150
Ranked in the World
#198
Ranked in the World
#13
Bangladesh has a Muslim population rate of approximately 90%, making it a Muslim country, and it is also an Islamic country as Islam is the official state religion.
Barbados
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#136
Ranked in the World
#124
Ranked in the World
#23
Ranked in the World
#43
Belarus
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#137
Ranked in the World
#20
Ranked in the World
#112
Ranked in the World
#44
Belgium
Muslim Population Rate
7.5%
Ranked in the World
#80
Ranked in the World
#16
Ranked in the World
#127
Ranked in the World
#45
Belize
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#138
Ranked in the World
#61
Ranked in the World
#68
Ranked in the World
#46
Benin
Muslim Population Rate
24.6%
Ranked in the World
#58
Ranked in the World
#83
Ranked in the World
#138
Ranked in the World
#47
Bermuda
Muslim Population Rate
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#125
Ranked in the World
#29
Ranked in the World
#108
Ranked in the World
#48
Bhutan
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#139
Ranked in the World
#151
Ranked in the World
#199
Ranked in the World
#6
Bolivia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#140
Ranked in the World
#93
Ranked in the World
#30
Ranked in the World
#49
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Muslim Population Rate
46.5%
Ranked in the World
#50
Ranked in the World
#115
Ranked in the World
#139
Ranked in the World
#50
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a Muslim population rate of 46.5%. While it has a significant Muslim population, it is a secular country with no official state religion, and it is not considered an Islamic country.
Botswana
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#141
Ranked in the World
#32
Ranked in the World
#104
Ranked in the World
#51
Brazil
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#142
Ranked in the World
#64
Ranked in the World
#65
Ranked in the World
#52
British Virgin Islands
Muslim Population Rate
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#123
Ranked in the World
#96
Ranked in the World
#84
Ranked in the World
#29
Brunei
Muslim Population Rate
75.1%
Ranked in the World
#39
Ranked in the World
#152
Ranked in the World
#164
Ranked in the World
#53
Brunei is a Muslim country with a Muslim population rate of 75.1%. However, it is not considered an Islamic country as it does not have an official state religion. The majority of the population in Brunei practices Sunni Islam, and the country has a rich Islamic history and culture. The Sultanate of Brunei has been ruled by the same royal family for centuries and has maintained its Islamic identity throughout its history.
Bulgaria
Muslim Population Rate
14.2%
Ranked in the World
#68
Ranked in the World
#89
Ranked in the World
#94
Ranked in the World
#54
Burkina Faso
Muslim Population Rate
62.7%
Ranked in the World
#46
Ranked in the World
#153
Ranked in the World
#150
Ranked in the World
#55
Burkina Faso is a country located in West Africa. The population of the country is predominantly Muslim, with approximately 62.7% of the population following Islam. Burkina Faso is considered a Muslim country, as Islam is the largest religion in the country. However, it is not an Islamic country, as it is not governed by Islamic law. The country has a diverse religious landscape, with a significant Christian minority as well.
Burundi
Muslim Population Rate
2.9%
Ranked in the World
#107
Ranked in the World
#154
Ranked in the World
#51
Ranked in the World
#56
Cambodia
Muslim Population Rate
2%
Ranked in the World
#113
Ranked in the World
#155
Ranked in the World
#200
Ranked in the World
#57
Cameroon
Muslim Population Rate
19.3%
Ranked in the World
#61
Ranked in the World
#84
Ranked in the World
#115
Ranked in the World
#58
Canada
Muslim Population Rate
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#108
Ranked in the World
#23
Ranked in the World
#118
Ranked in the World
#23
Cayman Islands
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#143
Ranked in the World
#59
Ranked in the World
#88
Ranked in the World
#59
Central African Republic
Muslim Population Rate
9%
Ranked in the World
#78
Ranked in the World
#156
Ranked in the World
#60
Ranked in the World
#60
Chad
Muslim Population Rate
55.1%
Ranked in the World
#48
Ranked in the World
#116
Ranked in the World
#144
Ranked in the World
#61
Chad is a country in Central Africa, with a Muslim population rate of 55.1%. While Islam is the majority religion in Chad, the country is not classified as an Islamic state. Chad is officially a secular republic, with a constitution that guarantees freedom of religion and separates religion from the state.
Chile
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#144
Ranked in the World
#57
Ranked in the World
#64
Ranked in the World
#62
Colombia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#145
Ranked in the World
#73
Ranked in the World
#44
Ranked in the World
#63
Comoros
Muslim Population Rate
98.3%
Ranked in the World
#11
Ranked in the World
#157
Ranked in the World
#201
Ranked in the World
#64
The Comoros is an African island nation with a Muslim population rate of 98.3%, making it a Muslim country. However, it is not considered an Islamic country, as it does not have a constitution based on Islamic law.
Costa Rica
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#146
Ranked in the World
#66
Ranked in the World
#52
Ranked in the World
#65
Croatia
Muslim Population Rate
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#117
Ranked in the World
#85
Ranked in the World
#39
Ranked in the World
#66
Cuba
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#147
Ranked in the World
#24
Ranked in the World
#130
Ranked in the World
#67
Curaçao
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#148
Ranked in the World
#102
Ranked in the World
#34
Ranked in the World
#68
Cyprus
Muslim Population Rate
25%
Ranked in the World
#57
Ranked in the World
#125
Ranked in the World
#111
Ranked in the World
#69
Czech Republic
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#149
Ranked in the World
#1
Ranked in the World
#151
Ranked in the World
#70
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Muslim Population Rate
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#119
Ranked in the World
#131
Ranked in the World
#19
Ranked in the World
#71
Denmark
Muslim Population Rate
5.1%
Ranked in the World
#94
Ranked in the World
#48
Ranked in the World
#90
Ranked in the World
#72
Djibouti
Muslim Population Rate
96.9%
Ranked in the World
#19
Ranked in the World
#158
Ranked in the World
#185
Ranked in the World
#73
Djibouti has a Muslim population rate of 96.9%, making it a Muslim country, but it is not necessarily considered an Islamic country.
Dominica
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#150
Ranked in the World
#159
Ranked in the World
#27
Ranked in the World
#74
Dominican Republic
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#151
Ranked in the World
#52
Ranked in the World
#66
Ranked in the World
#75
East Timor
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#152
Ranked in the World
#160
Ranked in the World
#1
Ranked in the World
#76
Ecuador
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#153
Ranked in the World
#81
Ranked in the World
#31
Ranked in the World
#77
Egypt
Muslim Population Rate
95.3%
Ranked in the World
#24
Ranked in the World
#161
Ranked in the World
#177
Ranked in the World
#78
Egypt has a Muslim population rate of 95.3%, and is considered both a Muslim country and an Islamic country, as it has a majority Muslim population and Islam is the state religion.
El Salvador
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#154
Ranked in the World
#51
Ranked in the World
#67
Ranked in the World
#79
Equatorial Guinea
Muslim Population Rate
4%
Ranked in the World
#101
Ranked in the World
#86
Ranked in the World
#61
Ranked in the World
#80
Eritrea
Muslim Population Rate
36.6%
Ranked in the World
#54
Ranked in the World
#162
Ranked in the World
#124
Ranked in the World
#81
Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa, with a Muslim population rate of around 36.6%. Although Islam is one of the main religions in the country, Eritrea is not considered a Muslim country, as there are also significant Christian and traditional religion communities. Similarly, it is not classified as an Islamic country since Islam is not the state religion, and the country does not adhere to Sharia law.
Estonia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#155
Ranked in the World
#3
Ranked in the World
#145
Ranked in the World
#82
Eswatini
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#156
Ranked in the World
#60
Ranked in the World
#62
Ranked in the World
#83
Ethiopia
Muslim Population Rate
35.9%
Ranked in the World
#55
Ranked in the World
#163
Ranked in the World
#125
Ranked in the World
#84
Ethiopia is a country in East Africa with a population of over 100 million people. The majority of Ethiopians are Christians, but Islam is the religion of 35.9% of the population. However, Ethiopia is a secular state and the constitution provides for religious freedom. Islam has a long history in Ethiopia, with the first mosque built in the city of Negash in the 7th century. There are also significant populations of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, Protestants, and Catholics in the country.
Faroe Islands
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#157
Ranked in the World
#132
Ranked in the World
#6
Ranked in the World
#85
Federated States of Micronesia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#158
Ranked in the World
#164
Ranked in the World
#21
Ranked in the World
#86
Fiji
Muslim Population Rate
6.3%
Ranked in the World
#84
Ranked in the World
#165
Ranked in the World
#121
Ranked in the World
#4
Finland
Muslim Population Rate
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#122
Ranked in the World
#27
Ranked in the World
#100
Ranked in the World
#87
France
Muslim Population Rate
8.3%
Ranked in the World
#79
Ranked in the World
#13
Ranked in the World
#131
Ranked in the World
#88
Gabon
Muslim Population Rate
12.2%
Ranked in the World
#71
Ranked in the World
#79
Ranked in the World
#105
Ranked in the World
#89
Georgia
Muslim Population Rate
11.6%
Ranked in the World
#74
Ranked in the World
#166
Ranked in the World
#69
Ranked in the World
#90
Germany
Muslim Population Rate
6.9%
Ranked in the World
#81
Ranked in the World
#22
Ranked in the World
#120
Ranked in the World
#91
Ghana
Muslim Population Rate
17.5%
Ranked in the World
#62
Ranked in the World
#99
Ranked in the World
#109
Ranked in the World
#92
Greece
Muslim Population Rate
5.9%
Ranked in the World
#90
Ranked in the World
#77
Ranked in the World
#70
Ranked in the World
#93
Grenada
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#159
Ranked in the World
#167
Ranked in the World
#15
Ranked in the World
#94
Guam
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#160
Ranked in the World
#133
Ranked in the World
#28
Ranked in the World
#95
Guatemala
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#161
Ranked in the World
#97
Ranked in the World
#22
Ranked in the World
#96
Guinea
Muslim Population Rate
84.6%
Ranked in the World
#36
Ranked in the World
#128
Ranked in the World
#161
Ranked in the World
#97
Guinea has a Muslim population of around 84.6%. Islam is the dominant religion in Guinea, and the majority of the population practices Sunni Islam. While Guinea does not have an official state religion, Islam has a significant influence on the country's culture and society.
Guinea-Bissau
Muslim Population Rate
46.1%
Ranked in the World
#51
Ranked in the World
#92
Ranked in the World
#153
Ranked in the World
#98
Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country with a population of around 2 million people. Islam is the dominant religion in Guinea-Bissau, with 46.1% of the population identifying as Muslim, while the rest are mostly Christians or practice traditional African religions. While Islam is an important part of the country's culture and history, Guinea-Bissau is not considered an Islamic country in the political sense, and its legal system is not based on Islamic law.
Guyana
Muslim Population Rate
6.1%
Ranked in the World
#87
Ranked in the World
#121
Ranked in the World
#116
Ranked in the World
#5
Haiti
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#162
Ranked in the World
#53
Ranked in the World
#74
Ranked in the World
#99
Honduras
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#163
Ranked in the World
#54
Ranked in the World
#71
Ranked in the World
#100
Hong Kong
Muslim Population Rate
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#112
Ranked in the World
#5
Ranked in the World
#156
Ranked in the World
#101
Hungary
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#164
Ranked in the World
#28
Ranked in the World
#97
Ranked in the World
#102
Iceland
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#165
Ranked in the World
#98
Ranked in the World
#32
Ranked in the World
#103
India
Muslim Population Rate
15.4%
Ranked in the World
#66
Ranked in the World
#168
Ranked in the World
#183
Ranked in the World
#2
Indonesia
Muslim Population Rate
87%
Ranked in the World
#34
Ranked in the World
#169
Ranked in the World
#162
Ranked in the World
#25
Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, with approximately 229 million Muslims, or about 87% of the country’s total population. Therefore, it is a Muslim country. However, Indonesia is not an Islamic country in the sense that it is not governed by Islamic law, although Islam is recognized as the country's dominant religion and plays a significant role in Indonesian society and politics.
Iran
Muslim Population Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#2
Ranked in the World
#170
Ranked in the World
#202
Ranked in the World
#104
Iran is a Muslim country, with an overwhelming majority of its population being followers of Shia Islam. However, it is not an Islamic country in the strict sense of the term, as it is a republic with a constitution that is not based solely on Islamic law.
Iraq
Muslim Population Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#3
Ranked in the World
#171
Ranked in the World
#203
Ranked in the World
#105
Iraq has a Muslim population rate of 99%, making it a Muslim country, and it is also an Islamic country as Islam is the state religion and the constitution recognizes Islam as a fundamental source of legislation. The legal system in Iraq is based on a mix of civil and Islamic law, and the country has a rich Islamic history and culture, with many important Islamic sites and scholars. However, the country has also experienced conflict and sectarian violence in recent years that has affected its Islamic identity and diversity.
Ireland
Muslim Population Rate
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#120
Ranked in the World
#68
Ranked in the World
#57
Ranked in the World
#106
Isle of Man
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#166
Ranked in the World
#37
Ranked in the World
#86
Ranked in the World
#107
Israel
Muslim Population Rate
20.1%
Ranked in the World
#60
Ranked in the World
#106
Ranked in the World
#188
Ranked in the World
#108
Italy
Muslim Population Rate
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#98
Ranked in the World
#43
Ranked in the World
#95
Ranked in the World
#109
Ivory Coast
Muslim Population Rate
37.2%
Ranked in the World
#53
Ranked in the World
#65
Ranked in the World
#142
Ranked in the World
#110
The Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, has a population of approximately 26 million people, with Muslims making up 37.2% of the population. While Islam is an important religion in the country, the Ivory Coast is a secular state and not officially an Islamic country.
Jamaica
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#167
Ranked in the World
#34
Ranked in the World
#101
Ranked in the World
#111
Japan
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#168
Ranked in the World
#4
Ranked in the World
#192
Ranked in the World
#112
Jordan
Muslim Population Rate
97.1%
Ranked in the World
#17
Ranked in the World
#172
Ranked in the World
#187
Ranked in the World
#113
Jordan has a Muslim population rate of around 97.1%, making it a Muslim country, and it is also considered an Islamic country as it derives its legal system and cultural traditions from Islam.
Kazakhstan
Muslim Population Rate
72%
Ranked in the World
#41
Ranked in the World
#95
Ranked in the World
#149
Ranked in the World
#114
Kazakhstan is a predominantly Muslim country with a Muslim population rate of around 72%. However, it is not considered an Islamic country as it has a secular constitution and a diverse religious landscape. Islam is the largest religion in Kazakhstan, with the majority of Muslims being Sunni. Kazakhstan has a rich Islamic heritage and has a long history of religious tolerance and coexistence.
Kenya
Muslim Population Rate
10.5%
Ranked in the World
#76
Ranked in the World
#117
Ranked in the World
#85
Ranked in the World
#115
Kosovo
Muslim Population Rate
94.3%
Ranked in the World
#27
Ranked in the World
#173
Ranked in the World
#173
Ranked in the World
#116
Kosovo is a predominantly Muslim country with a Muslim population rate of 94.3%. However, it is not considered an Islamic country since Islam is not the official religion of the state. Kosovo's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the government recognizes Islam, Catholicism, and Orthodoxy as traditional faiths.
Kuwait
Muslim Population Rate
70.7%
Ranked in the World
#42
Ranked in the World
#174
Ranked in the World
#159
Ranked in the World
#12
Kuwait has a Muslim population rate of 70.7%, and it is considered both a Muslim country and an Islamic country. Islam is the state religion, and the country follows the principles of Islamic law, or Sharia, in its legal system. The Kuwaiti constitution also guarantees freedom of religion for non-Muslims, but the government places certain restrictions on non-Islamic religious practices.
Kyrgyzstan
Muslim Population Rate
89.4%
Ranked in the World
#33
Ranked in the World
#175
Ranked in the World
#163
Ranked in the World
#117
The majority of the population in Kyrgyzstan is Muslim, with an estimated Muslim population rate of around 80%. As such, Kyrgyzstan is generally considered a Muslim country. However, it is not considered an Islamic country as it does not have an official state religion, and its legal system is not based on Islamic law.
Laos
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#169
Ranked in the World
#176
Ranked in the World
#195
Ranked in the World
#118
Latvia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#170
Ranked in the World
#8
Ranked in the World
#135
Ranked in the World
#119
Lebanon
Muslim Population Rate
61.2%
Ranked in the World
#47
Ranked in the World
#177
Ranked in the World
#146
Ranked in the World
#120
Lebanon has a Muslim population rate of around 61.2%, making it a predominantly Muslim country. However, Lebanon is not an Islamic country in the sense that it is not governed by Islamic law. It has a complex system of government that includes both Islamic and non-Islamic elements, and its constitution provides for freedom of religion. The country has a diverse population that includes significant Christian and other religious communities, and the government recognizes 18 different religious sects. Despite this diversity, sectarian tensions and conflict have been a longstanding issue in Lebanon's history.
Lesotho
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#171
Ranked in the World
#112
Ranked in the World
#12
Ranked in the World
#121
Liberia
Muslim Population Rate
11.7%
Ranked in the World
#73
Ranked in the World
#138
Ranked in the World
#76
Ranked in the World
#122
Libya
Muslim Population Rate
96.6%
Ranked in the World
#20
Ranked in the World
#178
Ranked in the World
#181
Ranked in the World
#123
The Muslim population rate of Libya is around 96.6%, making it a Muslim country, but it is not considered an Islamic country as it is not governed by Islamic law.
Liechtenstein
Muslim Population Rate
5%
Ranked in the World
#95
Ranked in the World
#111
Ranked in the World
#46
Ranked in the World
#124
Lithuania
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#172
Ranked in the World
#56
Ranked in the World
#56
Ranked in the World
#125
Luxembourg
Muslim Population Rate
2.3%
Ranked in the World
#110
Ranked in the World
#21
Ranked in the World
#113
Ranked in the World
#126
Macau
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#173
Ranked in the World
#38
Ranked in the World
#168
Ranked in the World
#127
Madagascar
Muslim Population Rate
3.1%
Ranked in the World
#105
Ranked in the World
#70
Ranked in the World
#83
Ranked in the World
#128
Malawi
Muslim Population Rate
12.8%
Ranked in the World
#70
Ranked in the World
#122
Ranked in the World
#89
Ranked in the World
#129
Malaysia
Muslim Population Rate
66.1%
Ranked in the World
#44
Ranked in the World
#179
Ranked in the World
#165
Ranked in the World
#16
Malaysia has a Muslim population rate of about 66.1%, making it a Muslim-majority country. However, it is not considered an Islamic country as it has a secular constitution and allows freedom of religion. Islam is the official religion, and the country has a dual legal system with Islamic law applied to Muslims in personal and family matters.
Maldives
Muslim Population Rate
98.4%
Ranked in the World
#10
Ranked in the World
#180
Ranked in the World
#204
Ranked in the World
#130
The Maldives has a Muslim population rate of 98.4%, making it a Muslim country, but it is not considered an Islamic country as it has a secular constitution and government.
Mali
Muslim Population Rate
94.6%
Ranked in the World
#26
Ranked in the World
#181
Ranked in the World
#184
Ranked in the World
#131
Mali has a Muslim population rate of 94.6%, making it predominantly a Muslim country. While Islam is the dominant religion, Mali does not officially identify as an Islamic country.
Malta
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#174
Ranked in the World
#113
Ranked in the World
#13
Ranked in the World
#132
Marshall Islands
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#175
Ranked in the World
#136
Ranked in the World
#7
Ranked in the World
#133
Mauritania
Muslim Population Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#4
Ranked in the World
#182
Ranked in the World
#205
Ranked in the World
#134
Mauritania has a Muslim population rate of 99%, making it a Muslim country, and it is also an Islamic country, as the legal system is based on Sharia and Islam is the state religion. Mauritania has a unique Islamic culture and is home to many Islamic schools and scholars, and it is known for its strong adherence to Islamic traditions and practices.
Mauritius
Muslim Population Rate
17.4%
Ranked in the World
#63
Ranked in the World
#183
Ranked in the World
#147
Ranked in the World
#3
Mexico
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#176
Ranked in the World
#80
Ranked in the World
#29
Ranked in the World
#135
Moldova
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#177
Ranked in the World
#140
Ranked in the World
#9
Ranked in the World
#136
Monaco
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#178
Ranked in the World
#49
Ranked in the World
#78
Ranked in the World
#137
Mongolia
Muslim Population Rate
3.4%
Ranked in the World
#103
Ranked in the World
#12
Ranked in the World
#186
Ranked in the World
#138
Montenegro
Muslim Population Rate
20.3%
Ranked in the World
#59
Ranked in the World
#107
Ranked in the World
#103
Ranked in the World
#139
Montserrat
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#179
Ranked in the World
#88
Ranked in the World
#37
Ranked in the World
#140
Morocco
Muslim Population Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#5
Ranked in the World
#184
Ranked in the World
#206
Ranked in the World
#141
Morocco has a Muslim population rate of 99%, making it a Muslim country, and it is also an Islamic country, as its legal system is based on Islamic law, or Sharia, and Islam is the official religion. Islam plays a significant role in Morocco's society and culture, and the country has a rich Islamic heritage, with many historic mosques and Islamic architectural wonders.
Mozambique
Muslim Population Rate
17.2%
Ranked in the World
#64
Ranked in the World
#33
Ranked in the World
#132
Ranked in the World
#142
Myanmar
Muslim Population Rate
4.2%
Ranked in the World
#100
Ranked in the World
#185
Ranked in the World
#167
Ranked in the World
#24
Namibia
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#180
Ranked in the World
#126
Ranked in the World
#8
Ranked in the World
#143
Nauru
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#181
Ranked in the World
#91
Ranked in the World
#98
Ranked in the World
#144
Nepal
Muslim Population Rate
5%
Ranked in the World
#96
Ranked in the World
#186
Ranked in the World
#207
Ranked in the World
#1
Netherlands
Muslim Population Rate
6.9%
Ranked in the World
#82
Ranked in the World
#9
Ranked in the World
#140
Ranked in the World
#145
New Caledonia
Muslim Population Rate
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#109
Ranked in the World
#55
Ranked in the World
#82
Ranked in the World
#146
New Zealand
Muslim Population Rate
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#118
Ranked in the World
#11
Ranked in the World
#136
Ranked in the World
#19
Nicaragua
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#182
Ranked in the World
#45
Ranked in the World
#81
Ranked in the World
#147
Niger
Muslim Population Rate
98.3%
Ranked in the World
#12
Ranked in the World
#187
Ranked in the World
#208
Ranked in the World
#148
Niger has a Muslim population rate of 98.3%, making it a Muslim country, but it is not necessarily considered an Islamic country as its laws and government are not explicitly based on Islamic principles.
Nigeria
Muslim Population Rate
51.1%
Ranked in the World
#49
Ranked in the World
#188
Ranked in the World
#141
Ranked in the World
#149
Nigeria has the largest Muslim population in West Africa, with 51.1% of the population being Muslim. Nigeria is a multi-religious country with a significant Muslim population, but it is not an Islamic country as it does not have an Islamic government or legal system. However, Sharia law has been adopted in some northern states, where Muslims are in the majority.
North Korea
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#183
Ranked in the World
#2
Ranked in the World
#189
Ranked in the World
#150
Northern Mariana Islands
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#184
Ranked in the World
#189
Ranked in the World
#92
Ranked in the World
#151
Norway
Muslim Population Rate
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#99
Ranked in the World
#50
Ranked in the World
#91
Ranked in the World
#152
Oman
Muslim Population Rate
85.9%
Ranked in the World
#35
Ranked in the World
#190
Ranked in the World
#170
Ranked in the World
#17
Oman has a Muslim population rate of 85.9%. The majority of Omanis are Muslims, and the country has a long history of Islam dating back to the 7th century. Oman is considered a Muslim country, as Islam is the dominant religion and plays a significant role in its society and culture. However, it is not necessarily an Islamic country in the sense that it does not follow a strict interpretation of Sharia law and has a relatively moderate approach to Islam.
Pakistan
Muslim Population Rate
96.5%
Ranked in the World
#22
Ranked in the World
#191
Ranked in the World
#194
Ranked in the World
#21
Pakistan has a Muslim population rate of 96.5%, and is both a Muslim country and an Islamic country.
Palau
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#185
Ranked in the World
#142
Ranked in the World
#75
Ranked in the World
#153
Palestine
Muslim Population Rate
97.9%
Ranked in the World
#15
Ranked in the World
#192
Ranked in the World
#190
Ranked in the World
#154
The Muslim population rate in Palestine is approximately 99%, making it a Muslim country. However, the term "Islamic country" is not as applicable, as it is not officially an Islamic state and does not have a state religion declared in its constitution.
Panama
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#186
Ranked in the World
#87
Ranked in the World
#41
Ranked in the World
#155
Papua New Guinea
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#187
Ranked in the World
#193
Ranked in the World
#2
Ranked in the World
#156
Paraguay
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#188
Ranked in the World
#145
Ranked in the World
#14
Ranked in the World
#157
People's Republic of China
Muslim Population Rate
2%
Ranked in the World
#114
Ranked in the World
#6
Ranked in the World
#175
Ranked in the World
#158
Peru
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#189
Ranked in the World
#108
Ranked in the World
#20
Ranked in the World
#159
Philippines
Muslim Population Rate
5.7%
Ranked in the World
#92
Ranked in the World
#194
Ranked in the World
#43
Ranked in the World
#160
Poland
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#190
Ranked in the World
#71
Ranked in the World
#42
Ranked in the World
#161
Portugal
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#191
Ranked in the World
#63
Ranked in the World
#55
Ranked in the World
#162
Puerto Rico
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#192
Ranked in the World
#118
Ranked in the World
#16
Ranked in the World
#163
Qatar
Muslim Population Rate
65.2%
Ranked in the World
#45
Ranked in the World
#195
Ranked in the World
#158
Ranked in the World
#9
Qatar is a country located in the Middle East with a Muslim population rate of approximately 65.2%. It is a Muslim country with Islam as the state religion and Sharia law as the main source of legislation.
Republic of Macedonia
Muslim Population Rate
43.6%
Ranked in the World
#52
Ranked in the World
#141
Ranked in the World
#134
Ranked in the World
#164
North Macedonia has a Muslim population rate of approximately 43.6%, making it a country with a significant Muslim population. While it is not an Islamic country in terms of its official government and legal system, Islam has played an important role in the country's history and culture. The majority of Muslims in North Macedonia are ethnic Albanians, Turks, and Roma.
Republic of the Congo
Muslim Population Rate
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#124
Ranked in the World
#67
Ranked in the World
#72
Ranked in the World
#165
Romania
Muslim Population Rate
1%
Ranked in the World
#193
Ranked in the World
#196
Ranked in the World
#3
Ranked in the World
#166
Russia
Muslim Population Rate
11.4%
Ranked in the World
#75