Introduction
The number of Muslims in the world has been increasing steadily over the years, and they are now the second-largest religious group, after Christians. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2015 there were 1.8 billion Muslims in the world, which is approximately 24% of the global population. This number is projected to increase to 2.2 billion by 2030, which will be approximately 26% of the world’s population.
The majority of the world’s Muslims live in Muslim countries, specifically in Asia and the Middle East, with Indonesia being the country with the largest Muslim population. However, the Muslim population is also growing in other regions, such as Europe and North America, due to immigration and conversion. The Pew Research Center projects that by 2050, Muslims will make up 10% of Europe’s population and 2.1% of North America’s population.
The Muslim population is however not homogeneous, as there are various ethnicities, cultures, and interpretations of Islam. The Sunni branch of Islam is the largest, accounting for approximately 85-90% of Muslims, while the Shia branch accounts for approximately 10-15%. There are also smaller sects within these branches, such as the Sufi and Ahmadiyya movements.
Muslim Population in the World
| # | Country | Muslim Population | Total Population (2017) | Muslim Percentage of Total Population | Muslim Share of Global Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 231,000,000 | 266,500,000 | 86.7% | 12.7% |
| 2 | Pakistan | 200,352,754 | 207,684,000 | 96.5% | 11.1% |
| 3 | India | 200,000,000 | 1,370,000,000 | 14.6% | 10.9% |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 150,800,000 | 165,200,000 | 91% | 9.2% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 97,000,000 | 200,000,000 | 49% | 5.3% |
| 6 | Egypt | 90,000,000 | 95,000,000 | 94.7% | 4.9% |
| 7 | Turkey | 84,400,000 | 86,000,000 | 98% | 4.6% |
| 8 | Iran | 82,500,000 | 83,000,000 | 99.4% | 4.6% |
| 9 | People's Republic of China | 50,000,000 | 1,390,000,000 | 3% | 2.8% |
| 10 | Algeria | 43,737,096 | 44,178,884 | 99% | 2.7% |
| 11 | Iraq | 39,653,447 | 40,462,701 | 98% | 1.9% |
| 12 | Sudan | 38,585,777 | 40,825,770 | 96% | 1.9% |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 37,025,000 | 37,135,000 | 99.7% | 2% |
| 14 | Morocco | 36,370,847 | 36,738,229 | 99% | 4.1% |
| 15 | Ethiopia | 34,702,632 | 110,871,031 | 31.3% | 1.8% |
| 16 | Saudi Arabia | 31,535,000 | 34,220,000 | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| 17 | Uzbekistan | 29,920,000 | 34,036,800 | 88.7% | 1.7% |
| 18 | Yemen | 26,784,498 | 27,036,829 | 97.2% | 1.5% |
| 19 | Niger | 21,101,926 | 21,466,863 | 98.3% | 1% |
| 20 | Malaysia | 20,063,500 | 32,730,000 | 63.5% | 1.1% |
| 21 | Tanzania | 19,426,814 | 54,199,163 | 35.2% | 0.8% |
| 22 | Mali | 17,508,398 | 18,429,893 | 95% | 0.8% |
| 23 | Senegal | 17,421,191 | 17,923,036 | 97.2% | 0.8% |
| 24 | Russia | 16,000,000 | 146,750,000 | 12% | 1.7% |
| 25 | Syria | 15,000,000 | 18,000,000 | 86% | 1% |
| 26 | Burkina Faso | 13,513,840 | 21,382,659 | 63.8% | 0.6% |
| 27 | Kazakhstan | 13,158,672 | 18,744,548 | 70.2% | 0.5% |
| 28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,792,153 | 85,281,024 | 10% | 0.1% |
| 29 | Philippines | 12,000,000 | 109,000,000 | 11% | 0.6% |
| 30 | Ivory Coast | 11,265,789 | 26,260,582 | 42.9% | 0.5% |
| 31 | Somalia | 10,978,000 | 11,000,000 | 99.8% | 0.6% |
| 32 | Guinea | 10,563,171 | 11,855,411 | 89.1% | 0.5% |
| 33 | Tunisia | 10,190,000 | 11,446,300 | 97.8% | 0.6% |
| 34 | Jordan | 10,165,577 | 10,458,413 | 97.2% | 0.4% |
| 35 | Azerbaijan | 10,073,758 | 10,353,296 | 97.3% | 0.5% |
| 36 | Tajikistan | 9,253,000 | 9,540,000 | 97.9% | 0.4% |
| 37 | Chad | 9,183,207 | 15,833,116 | 58% | 0.4% |
| 38 | Cameroon | 7,692,289 | 25,640,965 | 30% | 0.4% |
| 39 | Libya | 6,551,871 | 6,754,507 | 97% | 0.4% |
| 40 | Ghana | 6,442,205 | 32,372,889 | 19.9% | 0.2% |
| 41 | United Arab Emirates | 6,251,627 | 9,541,615 | 72% | 0.2% |
| 42 | Sierra Leone | 6,067,706 | 7,719,729 | 78.6% | 0.3% |
| 43 | Kyrgyzstan | 5,850,000 | 6,500,000 | 90% | 0.3% |
| 44 | Mozambique | 5,837,839 | 30,888,034 | 18.9% | 0.3% |
| 45 | France | 5,720,000 | 67,000,000 | 8.8% | 0.3% |
| 46 | Turkmenistan | 5,610,000 | 6,031,187 | 93.7% | 0.3% |
| 47 | Kenya | 5,500,000 | 48,397,527 | 11.2% | 0.2% |
| 48 | Uganda | 5,435,234 | 38,823,100 | 14% | 0.3% |
| 49 | Germany | 4,600,000 | 83,100,000 | 5.7% | 0.2% |
| 50 | Palestine | 4,298,000 | 4,780,978 | 97.5% | 0.3% |
| 51 | Mauritania | 4,157,425 | 4,161,925 | 99.9% | 0.2% |
| 52 | Malawi | 3,968,512 | 19,842,560 | 20% | 0.1% |
| 53 | Thailand | 3,640,000 | 70,000,000 | 5.4% | 0.2% |
| 54 | Lebanon | 3,567,211 | 5,261,372 | 67.8% | 0.2% |
| 55 | United States of America | 3,450,000 | 327,827,000 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| 56 | Benin | 3,141,319 | 11,340,504 | 27.7% | 0.14% |
| 57 | Eritrea | 3,100,000 | 6,000,000 | 51.6% | 0.1% |
| 58 | Italy | 2,987,840 | 62,246,674 | 4.8% | 0.1% |
| 59 | Madagascar | 2,568,361 | 25,683,610 | 10% | 0.1% |
| 60 | South Sudan | 2,464,683 | 12,323,419 | 20% | 0.1% |
| 61 | Oman | 2,427,000 | 4,633,752 | 86% | 0.2% |
| 62 | Myanmar | 2,391,767 | 55,622,506 | 4.3% | 0.1% |
| 63 | Kuwait | 2,175,684 | 2,916,467 | 74.6% | 0.2% |
| 64 | United Kingdom | 2,130,000 | 66,040,229 | 3.3% | 0.2% |
| 65 | Sri Lanka | 2,105,000 | 21,700,000 | 9.7% | 0.1% |
| 66 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,955,084 | 3,849,891 | 50.7% | 0.1% |
| 67 | Kosovo | 1,823,657 | 1,907,592 | 95.6% | 0.1% |
| 68 | Albania | 1,797,645 | 3,057,220 | 58.8% | 0.1% |
| 69 | Canada | 1,775,715 | 36,328,480 | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| 70 | Togo | 1,593,011 | 7,352,000 | 20% | 0.1% |
| 71 | Qatar | 1,566,786 | 2,450,285 | 77.5% | 0.1% |
| 72 | Israel | 1,516,482 | 8,424,904 | 18% | 0.1% |
| 73 | Brazil | 1,500,000 | 210,000,000 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| 74 | Nepal | 1,292,909 | 29,218,867 | 4.2% | 0.1% |
| 75 | Burundi | 1,184,452 | 11,844,520 | 10% | 0.1% |
| 76 | Spain | 1,180,000 | 46,659,302 | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| 77 | Bahrain | 1,063,239 | 1,442,659 | 73.7% | 0.1% |
| 78 | South Africa | 1,050,000 | 57,725,600 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 79 | Liberia | 961,953 | 4,809,768 | 20% | 0.1% |
| 80 | Singapore | 915,118 | 5,866,139 | 15.6% | 0.1% |
| 81 | Guinea-Bissau | 911,023 | 1,976,187 | 46.1% | 0.1% |
| 82 | Belgium | 879,377 | 11,570,762 | 7.6% | 0.1% |
| 83 | Central African Republic | 861,759 | 5,745,062 | 15% | 0.1% |
| 84 | Bulgaria | 861,015 | 7,057,504 | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| 85 | Djibouti | 857,496 | 884,017 | 97% | 0.1% |
| 86 | Australia | 813,392 | 25,700,000 | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| 87 | Comoros | 807,204 | 821,164 | 98.3% | 0.1% |
| 88 | Austria | 720,000 | 9,000,000 | 8% | 0.1% |
| 89 | Sweden | 700,000 | 10,182,291 | 7.1% | 0.1% |
| 90 | Western Sahara | 599,633 | 603,253 | 99.4% | 0.1% |
| 91 | Rwanda | 576,054 | 12,001,136 | 4.8% | 0.1% |
| 92 | Georgia | 527,091 | 4,926,087 | 10.7% | 0.1% |
| 93 | Switzerland | 440,000 | 8,492,956 | 5.2% | 0.1% |
| 94 | Ukraine | 410,000 | 42,263,873 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| 95 | Argentina | 400,000 | 44,694,198 | 0.9% | 1% |
| 96 | Netherlands | 387,000 | 17,400,000 | 5% | 0.1% |
| 97 | Maldives | 374,775 | 374,775 | 98.4% | 0.1% |
| 98 | Brunei | 355,045 | 450,565 | 80.9% | 0.1% |
| 99 | Denmark | 313,713 | 5,809,502 | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| 100 | Greece | 313,406 | 10,761,523 | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| 101 | Cambodia | 311,044 | 15,552,211 | 2% | 0.1% |
| 102 | Hong Kong | 295,746 | 7,213,338 | 4.1% | 0.1% |
| 103 | Cyprus | 275,000 | 1,100,000 | 25.3% | 0.1% |
| 104 | Mauritius | 236,020 | 1,364,283 | 17.3% | 0.1% |
| 105 | Gabon | 211,903 | 2,119,036 | 10% | 0.1% |
| 106 | Romania | 200,000 | 19,524,000 | 1% | 0.1% |
| 107 | Japan | 185,000 | 126,000,000 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 108 | Norway | 175,507 | 5,328,212 | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| 109 | Zambia | 168,877 | 16,887,720 | 1% | 0.1% |
| 110 | Mongolia | 150,000 | 3,103,428 | 5% | 0.1% |
| 111 | Venezuela | 125,216 | 31,304,016 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 112 | Montenegro | 122,849 | 614,249 | 19.1% | 0.1% |
| 113 | Serbia | 121,460 | 7,001,444 | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| 114 | Republic of the Congo | 107,997 | 5,399,895 | 2% | 0.1% |
| 115 | Finland | 102,000 | 5,537,364 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| 116 | Belarus | 100,000 | 9,527,543 | 1% | 0.1% |
| 117 | Zimbabwe | 100,000 | 14,000,000 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| 118 | Colombia | 96,337 | 48,168,996 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 119 | Vietnam | 96,160 | 96,160,163 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 120 | Angola | 90,000 | 30,355,880 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 121 | Suriname | 85,800 | 600,000 | 14.3% | 0.1% |
| 122 | Equatorial Guinea | 79,745 | 797,457 | 10% | 0.1% |
| 123 | Trinidad and Tobago | 78,000 | 1,356,633 | 5.8% | 0.1% |
| 124 | South Korea | 75,000 | 51,635,256 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 125 | Slovenia | 73,568 | 2,066,880 | 3.6% | 0.1% |
| 126 | Ireland | 70,952 | 5,068,050 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| 127 | Portugal | 65,000 | 10,291,027 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 128 | Croatia | 64,057 | 4,270,480 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| 129 | Hungary | 60,000 | 9,825,704 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| 130 | Taiwan | 60,000 | 23,576,705 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 131 | Fiji | 58,355 | 926,276 | 6.3% | 0.1% |
| 132 | Guyana | 55,000 | 740,685 | 7.3% | 0.1% |
| 133 | New Zealand | 41,000 | 4,903,800 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| 134 | Honduras | 30,000 | 9,182,766 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 135 | Panama | 25,000 | 4,158,783 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| 136 | Czech Republic | 20,000 | 10,686,269 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 137 | El Salvador | 18,000 | 6,187,271 | 0.28% | 0.1% |
| 138 | Luxembourg | 15,000 | 640,000 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| 139 | Moldova | 15,000 | 3,437,720 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 140 | Malta | 11,675 | 449,043 | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| 141 | Cape Verde | 11,367 | 568,373 | 2% | 0.1% |
| 142 | Cuba | 11,116 | 11,116,396 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 143 | Slovakia | 10,866 | 5,443,120 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 144 | Namibia | 9,654 | 2,413,643 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 145 | Botswana | 8,996 | 2,249,104 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 146 | New Caledonia | 7,000 | 278,500 | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| 147 | Poland | 6,796 | 38,430,000 | 0.02% | 0.1% |
| 148 | Eswatini | 6,000 | 300,000 | 2% | 0.1% |
| 149 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 5,931 | 199,910 | 3% | 0.1% |
| 150 | Jamaica | 5,624 | 2,812,090 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 151 | Mexico | 5,500 | 127,000,000 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| 152 | Haiti | 5,000 | 10,788,440 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 153 | Barbados | 4,396 | 293,131 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| 154 | Chile | 4,000 | 17,925,262 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 155 | Lesotho | 3,000 | 1,962,461 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 156 | Lithuania | 3,000 | 2,793,284 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 157 | North Korea | 3,000 | 25,610,672 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 158 | Andorra | 2,228 | 85,708 | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| 159 | Liechtenstein | 2,050 | 38,000 | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| 160 | Bhutan | 2,000 | 766,397 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 161 | Bolivia | 2,000 | 11,306,341 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 162 | Dominican Republic | 2,000 | 10,298,756 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 163 | Latvia | 2,000 | 1,923,559 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 164 | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 | 8,558,800 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 165 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2,000 | 109,557 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| 166 | Estonia | 1,508 | 1,244,288 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 167 | Guatemala | 1,200 | 16,581,273 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 168 | Armenia | 1,038 | 3,038,217 | 0.03% | 0.1% |
| 169 | Seychelles | 1,036 | 94,205 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| 170 | Anguilla | 1,000 | 17,422 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| 171 | Antigua and Barbuda | 1,000 | 95,882 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 172 | Aruba | 1,000 | 116,576 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 173 | Belize | 1,000 | 385,854 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 174 | Bermuda | 1,000 | 71,176 | 1% | 0.1% |
| 175 | British Virgin Islands | 1,000 | 35,802 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| 176 | Cayman Islands | 1,000 | 59,613 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 177 | Costa Rica | 1,000 | 4,987,142 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 178 | Dominica | 1,000 | 74,027 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 179 | East Timor | 1,000 | 1,261,407 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 180 | Ecuador | 1,000 | 16,498,502 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 181 | Faroe Islands | 1,000 | 51,018 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 182 | Grenada | 1,000 | 112,207 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 183 | Guam | 1,000 | 167,772 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 184 | Iceland | 1,000 | 343,518 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 185 | Isle of Man | 1,000 | 89,407 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 186 | Kiribati | 1,000 | 109,367 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 187 | Laos | 1,000 | 7,234,171 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 188 | Macau | 1,000 | 606,340 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 189 | Marshall Islands | 1,000 | 75,684 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 190 | Monaco | 1,000 | 30,727 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| 191 | Montserrat | 1,000 | 5,315 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 192 | Nauru | 1,000 | 10,084 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 193 | Nicaragua | 1,000 | 6,284,757 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 194 | Northern Mariana Islands | 1,000 | 56,200 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| 195 | Palau | 1,000 | 17,900 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 196 | Paraguay | 1,000 | 7,052,983 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 197 | Peru | 1,000 | 31,237,385 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 198 | Puerto Rico | 1,000 | 3,337,177 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 199 | Saint Helena | 1,000 | 4,534 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 200 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1,000 | 46,204 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 201 | Saint Lucia | 1,000 | 178,844 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 202 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 1,000 | 6,286 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 203 | Samoa | 1,000 | 199,052 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 204 | San Marino | 1,000 | 33,344 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 205 | Solomon Islands | 1,000 | 667,044 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 206 | The Bahamas | 1,000 | 332,634 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 207 | Tonga | 1,000 | 100,651 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 208 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 1,000 | 37,910 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 209 | Tuvalu | 1,000 | 10,640 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 210 | Uruguay | 1,000 | 3,505,985 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 211 | Vanuatu | 1,000 | 304,500 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 212 | Vatican City | 0 | 800 | 0% | 0% |
Countries With Most Muslims
The Islamic faith is one of the most widely practiced religions in the world, with an estimated 1.8 billion followers worldwide. The majority of the Muslim population is concentrated in a few countries, with the top 20 countries accounting for around 80% of the total Muslim population.
The 20 countries with the largest Muslim populations are Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Ethiopia, China, Russia, and Tanzania.
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population, with more than 230 million Muslims, followed by Pakistan with approximately 200 million Muslims and India with over 200 million Muslims. The majority of the Muslim populations in these countries practice Sunni Islam, with some countries having significant Shia Muslim populations, such as Iran and Iraq.
The countries with the largest Muslim populations in the world are :
1. Indonesia – 231,000,000
2. Pakistan – 200,352,754
3. India – 200,000,000
4. Bangladesh – 150,800,000
5. Nigeria – 97,000,000
6. Egypt – 90,000,000
7. Turkey – 84,400,000
8. Iran – 82,500,000
9. People’s Republic of China – 50,000,000
10. Algeria – 43,737,096
11. Iraq – 39,653,447
12. Sudan – 38,585,777
13. Afghanistan – 37,025,000
14. Morocco – 36,370,847
15. Ethiopia – 34,702,632
16. Saudi Arabia – 31,535,000
17. Uzbekistan – 29,920,000
18. Yemen – 26,784,498
19. Niger – 21,101,926
20. Malaysia – 20,063,500
Largest Muslim Population in the World
Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, with an estimated 231 million Muslims making up around 87% of the country’s population. Islam was brought to Indonesia in the 13th century through trade routes and was later spread by Muslim traders and scholars. Today, the majority of Indonesian Muslims follow the Sunni branch of Islam, with some also following Shia, Ahmadiyya, and other Islamic sects. Indonesian Muslims have a strong tradition of syncretism, incorporating local cultural beliefs and practices into their Islamic faith. The country’s government recognizes Islam as one of the six official religions and promotes a moderate form of Islam known as Islam Nusantara, which emphasizes pluralism, tolerance, and diversity.
Muslim Population by Country
Afghanistan
Muslim Population
37,025,000
Ranked in the World
#13
Total Population (2017)
37,135,000
Ranked in the World
#38
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
99.7%
Ranked in the World
#3
Muslim Share of Global Population
2%
Ranked in the World
#12
Afghanistan has a Muslim population of approximately 37 million, making up 99.7% of the country's total population, and making it the country with the thirteenth-largest Muslim population in the world. This high percentage is due to the fact that Islam is the state religion of Afghanistan, and the vast majority of Afghans are Sunni Muslims.
Albania
Muslim Population
1,797,645
Ranked in the World
#68
Total Population (2017)
3,057,220
Ranked in the World
#137
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
58.8%
Ranked in the World
#47
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#59
Algeria
Muslim Population
43,737,096
Ranked in the World
#10
Total Population (2017)
44,178,884
Ranked in the World
#32
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
99%
Ranked in the World
#6
Muslim Share of Global Population
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#11
Algeria is home to the world's tenth-largest Muslim population, with approximately 43 million Muslims, which represents 99% of its total population of 44,178,884 people. Algerian society is predominantly Muslim and Islam plays a significant role in its culture, politics, and everyday life. The majority of Algerian Muslims follow the Sunni branch of Islam, with a minority following the Ibadi and Shia branches. The country's constitution recognizes Islam as the state religion and the government supports the practice of Islam.
Andorra
Muslim Population
2,228
Ranked in the World
#158
Total Population (2017)
85,708
Ranked in the World
#193
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#112
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#60
Angola
Muslim Population
90,000
Ranked in the World
#120
Total Population (2017)
30,355,880
Ranked in the World
#48
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#150
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#61
Anguilla
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#170
Total Population (2017)
17,422
Ranked in the World
#207
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#142
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#62
Antigua and Barbuda
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#171
Total Population (2017)
95,882
Ranked in the World
#190
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#151
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#63
Argentina
Muslim Population
400,000
Ranked in the World
#95
Total Population (2017)
44,694,198
Ranked in the World
#31
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.9%
Ranked in the World
#135
Muslim Share of Global Population
1%
Ranked in the World
#21
Armenia
Muslim Population
1,038
Ranked in the World
#168
Total Population (2017)
3,038,217
Ranked in the World
#138
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.03%
Ranked in the World
#210
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#64
Aruba
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#172
Total Population (2017)
116,576
Ranked in the World
#185
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#144
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#65
Australia
Muslim Population
813,392
Ranked in the World
#86
Total Population (2017)
25,700,000
Ranked in the World
#52
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
3.2%
Ranked in the World
#107
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#66
Austria
Muslim Population
720,000
Ranked in the World
#88
Total Population (2017)
9,000,000
Ranked in the World
#97
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
8%
Ranked in the World
#85
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#67
Azerbaijan
Muslim Population
10,073,758
Ranked in the World
#35
Total Population (2017)
10,353,296
Ranked in the World
#88
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
97.3%
Ranked in the World
#16
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#31
Bahrain
Muslim Population
1,063,239
Ranked in the World
#77
Total Population (2017)
1,442,659
Ranked in the World
#152
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
73.7%
Ranked in the World
#41
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#68
Bangladesh
Muslim Population
150,800,000
Ranked in the World
#4
Total Population (2017)
165,200,000
Ranked in the World
#8
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
91%
Ranked in the World
#30
Muslim Share of Global Population
9.2%
Ranked in the World
#4
Bangladesh is the fourth-largest Muslim country in the world, with a Muslim population of around 150 million, which accounts for about 9.2% of the global Muslim population. Islam was introduced to Bangladesh in the 13th century by Sufi missionaries, and the country has a long history of Islamic culture and scholarship. The majority of Muslims in Bangladesh are Sunni, with a significant minority of Shias and Ahmadiyyas. Islam is the state religion of Bangladesh, and it plays an important role in the country's culture and politics.
Barbados
Muslim Population
4,396
Ranked in the World
#153
Total Population (2017)
293,131
Ranked in the World
#179
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#124
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#69
Belarus
Muslim Population
100,000
Ranked in the World
#116
Total Population (2017)
9,527,543
Ranked in the World
#95
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1%
Ranked in the World
#131
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#70
Belgium
Muslim Population
879,377
Ranked in the World
#82
Total Population (2017)
11,570,762
Ranked in the World
#78
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
7.6%
Ranked in the World
#86
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#71
Belize
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#173
Total Population (2017)
385,854
Ranked in the World
#173
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#157
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#72
Benin
Muslim Population
3,141,319
Ranked in the World
#56
Total Population (2017)
11,340,504
Ranked in the World
#80
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
27.7%
Ranked in the World
#57
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.14%
Ranked in the World
#58
Bermuda
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#174
Total Population (2017)
71,176
Ranked in the World
#196
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1%
Ranked in the World
#132
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#73
Bhutan
Muslim Population
2,000
Ranked in the World
#160
Total Population (2017)
766,397
Ranked in the World
#162
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#158
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#74
Bolivia
Muslim Population
2,000
Ranked in the World
#161
Total Population (2017)
11,306,341
Ranked in the World
#81
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#169
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#75
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Muslim Population
1,955,084
Ranked in the World
#66
Total Population (2017)
3,849,891
Ranked in the World
#132
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
50.7%
Ranked in the World
#50
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#76
Botswana
Muslim Population
8,996
Ranked in the World
#145
Total Population (2017)
2,249,104
Ranked in the World
#145
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#145
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#77
Brazil
Muslim Population
1,500,000
Ranked in the World
#73
Total Population (2017)
210,000,000
Ranked in the World
#5
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#138
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#78
British Virgin Islands
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#175
Total Population (2017)
35,802
Ranked in the World
#203
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#127
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#79
Brunei
Muslim Population
355,045
Ranked in the World
#98
Total Population (2017)
450,565
Ranked in the World
#171
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
80.9%
Ranked in the World
#37
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#80
Bulgaria
Muslim Population
861,015
Ranked in the World
#84
Total Population (2017)
7,057,504
Ranked in the World
#105
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
13.4%
Ranked in the World
#73
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#81
Burkina Faso
Muslim Population
13,513,840
Ranked in the World
#26
Total Population (2017)
21,382,659
Ranked in the World
#59
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
63.8%
Ranked in the World
#45
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#27
Burkina Faso is a West African country with a Muslim population of 13,513,840, which accounts for 63.8% of its total population of 21,382,659. Although Islam is not the official state religion, it is widely practiced in the country, with Sunni Islam being the dominant sect. Islam arrived in Burkina Faso during the 13th century, and the religion has since played a significant role in the country's culture and traditions. The Muslim community in Burkina Faso is active and influential, contributing to various aspects of society, including education, health, and politics.
Burundi
Muslim Population
1,184,452
Ranked in the World
#75
Total Population (2017)
11,844,520
Ranked in the World
#77
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
10%
Ranked in the World
#78
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#82
Cambodia
Muslim Population
311,044
Ranked in the World
#101
Total Population (2017)
15,552,211
Ranked in the World
#72
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2%
Ranked in the World
#117
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#83
Cameroon
Muslim Population
7,692,289
Ranked in the World
#38
Total Population (2017)
25,640,965
Ranked in the World
#54
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
30%
Ranked in the World
#56
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#35
Canada
Muslim Population
1,775,715
Ranked in the World
#69
Total Population (2017)
36,328,480
Ranked in the World
#40
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#98
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#84
Canada is home to a significant Muslim population, with an estimated 1.7 million Muslims living in the country, making up about 4.9% of the total population. The majority of Muslims in Canada are Sunni, although there is also a significant minority of Shia Muslims. The Muslim population in Canada is diverse, with individuals coming from a variety of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Muslims in Canada have faced some challenges and discrimination, particularly in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and other incidents of violence and terrorism.
Cape Verde
Muslim Population
11,367
Ranked in the World
#141
Total Population (2017)
568,373
Ranked in the World
#170
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2%
Ranked in the World
#118
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#85
Cayman Islands
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#176
Total Population (2017)
59,613
Ranked in the World
#197
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#159
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#86
Central African Republic
Muslim Population
861,759
Ranked in the World
#83
Total Population (2017)
5,745,062
Ranked in the World
#116
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
15%
Ranked in the World
#69
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#87
Chad
Muslim Population
9,183,207
Ranked in the World
#37
Total Population (2017)
15,833,116
Ranked in the World
#71
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
58%
Ranked in the World
#48
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#36
Chile
Muslim Population
4,000
Ranked in the World
#154
Total Population (2017)
17,925,262
Ranked in the World
#65
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#170
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#88
Colombia
Muslim Population
96,337
Ranked in the World
#118
Total Population (2017)
48,168,996
Ranked in the World
#29
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#160
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#89
Comoros
Muslim Population
807,204
Ranked in the World
#87
Total Population (2017)
821,164
Ranked in the World
#160
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
98.3%
Ranked in the World
#9
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#90
Costa Rica
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#177
Total Population (2017)
4,987,142
Ranked in the World
#123
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#171
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#91
Croatia
Muslim Population
64,057
Ranked in the World
#128
Total Population (2017)
4,270,480
Ranked in the World
#129
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#125
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#92
Cuba
Muslim Population
11,116
Ranked in the World
#142
Total Population (2017)
11,116,396
Ranked in the World
#82
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#172
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#93
Cyprus
Muslim Population
275,000
Ranked in the World
#103
Total Population (2017)
1,100,000
Ranked in the World
#157
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
25.3%
Ranked in the World
#58
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#94
Czech Republic
Muslim Population
20,000
Ranked in the World
#136
Total Population (2017)
10,686,269
Ranked in the World
#86
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#161
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#95
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Muslim Population
12,792,153
Ranked in the World
#28
Total Population (2017)
85,281,024
Ranked in the World
#17
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
10%
Ranked in the World
#79
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#96
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a Muslim population of approximately 12.7 million people, which makes up about 10% of the country's total population. While Islam is not the dominant religion in the country, it is still a significant minority religion, and Muslims in the DRC have faced discrimination and violence in the past. The majority of the Muslim population in the DRC are concentrated in the eastern part of the country, particularly in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, and are mainly from the Swahili-speaking communities.
Denmark
Muslim Population
313,713
Ranked in the World
#99
Total Population (2017)
5,809,502
Ranked in the World
#115
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
5.4%
Ranked in the World
#92
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#97
Djibouti
Muslim Population
857,496
Ranked in the World
#85
Total Population (2017)
884,017
Ranked in the World
#159
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
97%
Ranked in the World
#20
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#98
Dominica
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#178
Total Population (2017)
74,027
Ranked in the World
#195
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#162
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#99
Dominican Republic
Muslim Population
2,000
Ranked in the World
#162
Total Population (2017)
10,298,756
Ranked in the World
#89
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#173
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#100
East Timor
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#179
Total Population (2017)
1,261,407
Ranked in the World
#155
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#174
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#101
Ecuador
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#180
Total Population (2017)
16,498,502
Ranked in the World
#70
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#175
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#102
Egypt
Muslim Population
90,000,000
Ranked in the World
#6
Total Population (2017)
95,000,000
Ranked in the World
#15
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
94.7%
Ranked in the World
#28
Muslim Share of Global Population
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#6
Egypt has a Muslim population of 90 million, which makes up about 94.7% of the country's total population of 95 million. With such a large Muslim population, Islam has a significant influence on Egypt's culture, politics, and society. The country has a rich Islamic history, with notable sites such as the Al-Azhar Mosque and the Ibn Tulun Mosque. Egypt is also home to a number of Islamic institutions, including the renowned Al-Azhar University, which has been an important center of Islamic learning for over a thousand years. Today, Egypt continues to be a leading voice in the Muslim world, and the country's Muslim population plays an important role in shaping its future.
El Salvador
Muslim Population
18,000
Ranked in the World
#137
Total Population (2017)
6,187,271
Ranked in the World
#111
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.28%
Ranked in the World
#156
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#103
Equatorial Guinea
Muslim Population
79,745
Ranked in the World
#122
Total Population (2017)
797,457
Ranked in the World
#161
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
10%
Ranked in the World
#80
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#104
Eritrea
Muslim Population
3,100,000
Ranked in the World
#57
Total Population (2017)
6,000,000
Ranked in the World
#113
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
51.6%
Ranked in the World
#49
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#105
Estonia
Muslim Population
1,508
Ranked in the World
#166
Total Population (2017)
1,244,288
Ranked in the World
#156
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#176
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#106
Eswatini
Muslim Population
6,000
Ranked in the World
#148
Total Population (2017)
300,000
Ranked in the World
#178
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2%
Ranked in the World
#119
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#107
Ethiopia
Muslim Population
34,702,632
Ranked in the World
#15
Total Population (2017)
110,871,031
Ranked in the World
#12
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
31.3%
Ranked in the World
#55
Muslim Share of Global Population
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#15
Ethiopia has a Muslim population of 34,702,632, which accounts for approximately 31.3% of the country's total population of 110,871,031. Muslims in Ethiopia are predominantly Sunni and follow the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. The largest concentration of Muslims in Ethiopia is found in the eastern region, where they make up the majority of the population. Ethiopian Muslims have played an important role in the country's history and culture, with many notable figures being Muslim, including Emperor Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, who led the Adal Sultanate against the Ethiopian Empire in the 16th century.
Faroe Islands
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#181
Total Population (2017)
51,018
Ranked in the World
#199
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#177
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#108
Fiji
Muslim Population
58,355
Ranked in the World
#131
Total Population (2017)
926,276
Ranked in the World
#158
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
6.3%
Ranked in the World
#89
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#109
Finland
Muslim Population
102,000
Ranked in the World
#115
Total Population (2017)
5,537,364
Ranked in the World
#117
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#122
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#110
France
Muslim Population
5,720,000
Ranked in the World
#45
Total Population (2017)
67,000,000
Ranked in the World
#21
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
8.8%
Ranked in the World
#84
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#40
France has a Muslim population of around 5.7 million, which is approximately 8.8% of its total population of 67 million. The majority of French Muslims are of North African descent, with significant populations from Sub-Saharan Africa and Turkey. Islam is the second-largest religion in France, after Christianity, and Muslims make up the largest religious minority in the country. The Muslim population in France has been the subject of considerable debate and controversy, particularly around issues of integration and religious expression.
Gabon
Muslim Population
211,903
Ranked in the World
#105
Total Population (2017)
2,119,036
Ranked in the World
#146
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
10%
Ranked in the World
#81
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#111
Georgia
Muslim Population
527,091
Ranked in the World
#92
Total Population (2017)
4,926,087
Ranked in the World
#124
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
10.7%
Ranked in the World
#77
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#112
Germany
Muslim Population
4,600,000
Ranked in the World
#49
Total Population (2017)
83,100,000
Ranked in the World
#18
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
5.7%
Ranked in the World
#91
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#47
Germany has a Muslim population of around 4.6 million, which represents approximately 5.7% of the total population. The majority of Muslims in Germany are of Turkish descent, followed by individuals from Arab countries and other Muslim-majority countries. The Muslim population in Germany has been the subject of some controversy and political debate in recent years, particularly with regard to issues such as immigration, integration, and security.
Ghana
Muslim Population
6,442,205
Ranked in the World
#40
Total Population (2017)
32,372,889
Ranked in the World
#44
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#63
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#48
Greece
Muslim Population
313,406
Ranked in the World
#100
Total Population (2017)
10,761,523
Ranked in the World
#85
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#104
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#113
Grenada
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#182
Total Population (2017)
112,207
Ranked in the World
#186
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#152
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#114
Guam
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#183
Total Population (2017)
167,772
Ranked in the World
#184
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#178
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#115
Guatemala
Muslim Population
1,200
Ranked in the World
#167
Total Population (2017)
16,581,273
Ranked in the World
#69
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#179
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#116
Guinea
Muslim Population
10,563,171
Ranked in the World
#32
Total Population (2017)
11,855,411
Ranked in the World
#76
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
89.1%
Ranked in the World
#32
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#32
Guinea has a Muslim population of around 10.5 million people, which represents approximately 89.1% of the total population. While Guinea is a predominantly Muslim country, it is also home to a small Christian minority. The country's Islamic faith is deeply rooted in its history, with many Guineans practicing a syncretic blend of Islam and traditional African beliefs. The majority of Guinea's Muslim population follows the Sunni branch of Islam, with a smaller number of Shia Muslims also present in the country.
Guinea-Bissau
Muslim Population
911,023
Ranked in the World
#81
Total Population (2017)
1,976,187
Ranked in the World
#148
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
46.1%
Ranked in the World
#52
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#117
Guyana
Muslim Population
55,000
Ranked in the World
#132
Total Population (2017)
740,685
Ranked in the World
#163
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
7.3%
Ranked in the World
#87
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#118
Haiti
Muslim Population
5,000
Ranked in the World
#152
Total Population (2017)
10,788,440
Ranked in the World
#84
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#180
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#119
Honduras
Muslim Population
30,000
Ranked in the World
#134
Total Population (2017)
9,182,766
Ranked in the World
#96
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#153
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#120
Hong Kong
Muslim Population
295,746
Ranked in the World
#102
Total Population (2017)
7,213,338
Ranked in the World
#104
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
4.1%
Ranked in the World
#103
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#121
Hungary
Muslim Population
60,000
Ranked in the World
#129
Total Population (2017)
9,825,704
Ranked in the World
#92
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#143
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#122
Iceland
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#184
Total Population (2017)
343,518
Ranked in the World
#175
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#163
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#123
India
Muslim Population
200,000,000
Ranked in the World
#3
Total Population (2017)
1,370,000,000
Ranked in the World
#2
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
14.6%
Ranked in the World
#70
Muslim Share of Global Population
10.9%
Ranked in the World
#3
India has the third-largest Muslim population in the world, with over 200 million Muslims, making up about 10.9% of the global Muslim population. Islam arrived in India in the 7th century and was brought by Arab traders. The Muslim population in India is divided into several sects, with the majority being Sunni Muslims. Islam has played an important role in India's history, and many of India's most famous monuments, such as the Taj Mahal, were built by Muslim rulers.
Indonesia
Muslim Population
231,000,000
Ranked in the World
#1
Total Population (2017)
266,500,000
Ranked in the World
#4
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
86.7%
Ranked in the World
#34
Muslim Share of Global Population
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#1
The country with the highest Muslim population in the world is Indonesia, with over 231 million Muslims, which accounts for around 12.7% of the global Muslim population. Islam was first introduced to Indonesia in the 13th century, and today it is the predominant religion in the country. The majority of Indonesian Muslims practice a moderate form of Islam, and it is an important part of the country's national identity.
Iran
Muslim Population
82,500,000
Ranked in the World
#8
Total Population (2017)
83,000,000
Ranked in the World
#19
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
99.4%
Ranked in the World
#4
Muslim Share of Global Population
4.6%
Ranked in the World
#7
Iran has a Muslim population of 82.5 million, which makes up 99.4% of the country's total population. The Shia branch of Islam is the dominant sect in Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran recognizes Shia Islam as its official religion, and the country's legal system is based on Islamic law. Iran has a significant influence on the Muslim world due to its size, population, and religious significance. Iran is home to some of the most important Shia religious sites, such as the holy city of Mashhad, which attracts millions of pilgrims each year.
Iraq
Muslim Population
39,653,447
Ranked in the World
#11
Total Population (2017)
40,462,701
Ranked in the World
#35
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
98%
Ranked in the World
#11
Muslim Share of Global Population
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#13
Iraq is home to the world's eleventh-largest Muslim population, with a Muslim population of around 39.6 million, which makes up approximately 98% of the total population. The majority of Iraqis are Shia Muslims, while Sunnis make up a significant minority. The country has a rich Islamic history and is home to important religious sites, including the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. However, sectarian violence has plagued the country in recent years, with tensions between Shia and Sunni communities leading to conflict and instability.
Ireland
Muslim Population
70,952
Ranked in the World
#126
Total Population (2017)
5,068,050
Ranked in the World
#122
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#126
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#124
Isle of Man
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#185
Total Population (2017)
89,407
Ranked in the World
#192
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#164
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#125
Israel
Muslim Population
1,516,482
Ranked in the World
#72
Total Population (2017)
8,424,904
Ranked in the World
#100
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
18%
Ranked in the World
#66
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#126
Israel has a significant Muslim population, with around 1.5 million Muslims out of a total population of approximately 9 million people. Muslims in Israel make up about 18% of the population and are the largest religious minority in the country. Most of them are Sunni Muslims, but there are also significant populations of Shia and Ahmadiyya Muslims. The Muslim population in Israel is mainly concentrated in the north of the country, in cities such as Nazareth, Acre, and Haifa, as well as in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Italy
Muslim Population
2,987,840
Ranked in the World
#58
Total Population (2017)
62,246,674
Ranked in the World
#23
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#99
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#127
Italy has a Muslim population of approximately 2.9 million people, which makes up about 4.8% of the total population. The majority of Muslims in Italy are immigrants, with a significant proportion coming from North Africa and the Middle East. The history of Islam in Italy dates back to the medieval period when Arab and Turkish traders established trade networks in the region. However, it was not until the 20th century that significant Muslim communities began to emerge in the country. The Italian government recognizes Islam as a religion, and there are now many mosques and Islamic cultural centers throughout the country.
Ivory Coast
Muslim Population
11,265,789
Ranked in the World
#30
Total Population (2017)
26,260,582
Ranked in the World
#51
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
42.9%
Ranked in the World
#53
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#33
Ivory Coast has a Muslim population of around 11.2 million, which makes up approximately 42.9% of the country's total population of 26.3 million. Islam has been present in Ivory Coast since the 11th century, but it only became a major religion in the country during the 20th century. Today, the majority of Muslims in Ivory Coast are Sunni, with smaller communities of Ahmadiyya and Shia Muslims.
Jamaica
Muslim Population
5,624
Ranked in the World
#150
Total Population (2017)
2,812,090
Ranked in the World
#140
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#165
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#128
Japan
Muslim Population
185,000
Ranked in the World
#107
Total Population (2017)
126,000,000
Ranked in the World
#11
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#181
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#129
Jordan
Muslim Population
10,165,577
Ranked in the World
#34
Total Population (2017)
10,458,413
Ranked in the World
#87
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
97.2%
Ranked in the World
#17
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#37
Kazakhstan
Muslim Population
13,158,672
Ranked in the World
#27
Total Population (2017)
18,744,548
Ranked in the World
#62
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
70.2%
Ranked in the World
#43
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#34
Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country with a Muslim population of 13,158,672, which makes up 70.20% of the total population of 18,744,548. The majority of the Muslim population in Kazakhstan are Sunni Muslims, with a smaller population of Shia Muslims. The country has a long history of Islamic influence, dating back to the 9th century, and has experienced a revival of Islam since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The government has implemented policies to promote a moderate and tolerant version of Islam, and the country is home to many Islamic organizations and institutions.
Kenya
Muslim Population
5,500,000
Ranked in the World
#47
Total Population (2017)
48,397,527
Ranked in the World
#28
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
11.2%
Ranked in the World
#75
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#49
Kiribati
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#186
Total Population (2017)
109,367
Ranked in the World
#188
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#182
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#130
Kosovo
Muslim Population
1,823,657
Ranked in the World
#67
Total Population (2017)
1,907,592
Ranked in the World
#151
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
95.6%
Ranked in the World
#26
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#131
Kuwait
Muslim Population
2,175,684
Ranked in the World
#63
Total Population (2017)
2,916,467
Ranked in the World
#139
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
74.6%
Ranked in the World
#40
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#50
Kyrgyzstan
Muslim Population
5,850,000
Ranked in the World
#43
Total Population (2017)
6,500,000
Ranked in the World
#109
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
90%
Ranked in the World
#31
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#41
Laos
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#187
Total Population (2017)
7,234,171
Ranked in the World
#103
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#183
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#132
Latvia
Muslim Population
2,000
Ranked in the World
#163
Total Population (2017)
1,923,559
Ranked in the World
#150
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#166
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#133
Lebanon
Muslim Population
3,567,211
Ranked in the World
#54
Total Population (2017)
5,261,372
Ranked in the World
#121
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
67.8%
Ranked in the World
#44
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#51
Lesotho
Muslim Population
3,000
Ranked in the World
#155
Total Population (2017)
1,962,461
Ranked in the World
#149
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#184
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#134
Liberia
Muslim Population
961,953
Ranked in the World
#79
Total Population (2017)
4,809,768
Ranked in the World
#126
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
20%
Ranked in the World
#59
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#135
Libya
Muslim Population
6,551,871
Ranked in the World
#39
Total Population (2017)
6,754,507
Ranked in the World
#108
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
97%
Ranked in the World
#21
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#38
Liechtenstein
Muslim Population
2,050
Ranked in the World
#159
Total Population (2017)
38,000
Ranked in the World
#201
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
5.4%
Ranked in the World
#93
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#136
Lithuania
Muslim Population
3,000
Ranked in the World
#156
Total Population (2017)
2,793,284
Ranked in the World
#141
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#185
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#137
Luxembourg
Muslim Population
15,000
Ranked in the World
#138
Total Population (2017)
640,000
Ranked in the World
#165
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2.3%
Ranked in the World
#115
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#138
Macau
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#188
Total Population (2017)
606,340
Ranked in the World
#167
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#186
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#139
Madagascar
Muslim Population
2,568,361
Ranked in the World
#59
Total Population (2017)
25,683,610
Ranked in the World
#53
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
10%
Ranked in the World
#82
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#140
Malawi
Muslim Population
3,968,512
Ranked in the World
#52
Total Population (2017)
19,842,560
Ranked in the World
#60
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
20%
Ranked in the World
#60
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#141
Malaysia
Muslim Population
20,063,500
Ranked in the World
#20
Total Population (2017)
32,730,000
Ranked in the World
#43
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
63.5%
Ranked in the World
#46
Muslim Share of Global Population
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#20
Malaysia has a Muslim population of around 20 million, representing 63.5% of the total population. Islam is the country's official religion and is deeply ingrained in Malaysian culture, with Islamic principles and practices influencing many aspects of daily life. Malaysia is known for its vibrant Muslim community and is home to numerous mosques and Islamic institutions.
Maldives
Muslim Population
374,775
Ranked in the World
#97
Total Population (2017)
374,775
Ranked in the World
#174
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
98.4%
Ranked in the World
#8
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#142
Mali
Muslim Population
17,508,398
Ranked in the World
#22
Total Population (2017)
18,429,893
Ranked in the World
#63
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
95%
Ranked in the World
#27
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#24
Mali has a Muslim population of approximately 17.5 million, which accounts for 95% of the country's total population. Islam was introduced to the region in the 11th century, and today Mali is considered a stronghold of West African Sufi Islam. The majority of Malian Muslims adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam, while a small minority follow Shia Islam. Islam in Mali is characterized by a rich tradition of music and poetry, and the country is home to many revered Islamic scholars and institutions.
Malta
Muslim Population
11,675
Ranked in the World
#140
Total Population (2017)
449,043
Ranked in the World
#172
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#113
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#143
Marshall Islands
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#189
Total Population (2017)
75,684
Ranked in the World
#194
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#187
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#144
Mauritania
Muslim Population
4,157,425
Ranked in the World
#51
Total Population (2017)
4,161,925
Ranked in the World
#130
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
99.9%
Ranked in the World
#1
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#52
Mauritius
Muslim Population
236,020
Ranked in the World
#104
Total Population (2017)
1,364,283
Ranked in the World
#153
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
17.3%
Ranked in the World
#67
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#145
Mexico
Muslim Population
5,500
Ranked in the World
#151
Total Population (2017)
127,000,000
Ranked in the World
#10
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.01%
Ranked in the World
#212
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.01%
Ranked in the World
#212
Moldova
Muslim Population
15,000
Ranked in the World
#139
Total Population (2017)
3,437,720
Ranked in the World
#134
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#146
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#146
Monaco
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#190
Total Population (2017)
30,727
Ranked in the World
#205
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#137
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#147
Mongolia
Muslim Population
150,000
Ranked in the World
#110
Total Population (2017)
3,103,428
Ranked in the World
#136
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
5%
Ranked in the World
#96
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#148
Montenegro
Muslim Population
122,849
Ranked in the World
#112
Total Population (2017)
614,249
Ranked in the World
#166
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
19.1%
Ranked in the World
#64
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#149
Montserrat
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#191
Total Population (2017)
5,315
Ranked in the World
#211
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#188
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#150
Morocco
Muslim Population
36,370,847
Ranked in the World
#14
Total Population (2017)
36,738,229
Ranked in the World
#39
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
99%
Ranked in the World
#7
Muslim Share of Global Population
4.1%
Ranked in the World
#9
Morocco has a Muslim population of approximately 36.4 million, which accounts for about 99% of the country's total population of 36.7 million. Morocco has a rich Islamic heritage, and Islam has been an integral part of the country's culture and identity for over a thousand years. The majority of Moroccans are Sunni Muslims, and the country is home to many significant Islamic landmarks and institutions, such as the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest mosques in the world. Morocco is also known for its Sufi brotherhoods, which are important centers of spiritual and social life for many Moroccans.
Mozambique
Muslim Population
5,837,839
Ranked in the World
#44
Total Population (2017)
30,888,034
Ranked in the World
#47
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#65
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#42
Myanmar
Muslim Population
2,391,767
Ranked in the World
#62
Total Population (2017)
55,622,506
Ranked in the World
#25
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
4.3%
Ranked in the World
#101
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#151
Namibia
Muslim Population
9,654
Ranked in the World
#144
Total Population (2017)
2,413,643
Ranked in the World
#143
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#147
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#152
Nauru
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#192
Total Population (2017)
10,084
Ranked in the World
#209
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#189
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#153
Nepal
Muslim Population
1,292,909
Ranked in the World
#74
Total Population (2017)
29,218,867
Ranked in the World
#49
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
4.2%
Ranked in the World
#102
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#154
Netherlands
Muslim Population
387,000
Ranked in the World
#96
Total Population (2017)
17,400,000
Ranked in the World
#67
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
5%
Ranked in the World
#97
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#155
New Caledonia
Muslim Population
7,000
Ranked in the World
#146
Total Population (2017)
278,500
Ranked in the World
#180
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#111
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#156
New Zealand
Muslim Population
41,000
Ranked in the World
#133
Total Population (2017)
4,903,800
Ranked in the World
#125
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.9%
Ranked in the World
#136
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#157
Nicaragua
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#193
Total Population (2017)
6,284,757
Ranked in the World
#110
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#190
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#158
Niger
Muslim Population
21,101,926
Ranked in the World
#19
Total Population (2017)
21,466,863
Ranked in the World
#58
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
98.3%
Ranked in the World
#10
Muslim Share of Global Population
1%
Ranked in the World
#22
Nigeria has a significant Muslim population, with approximately 97 million Muslims, representing 49% of the country's total population. Islam has a long history in Nigeria, dating back to the 11th century when it was introduced through trade and commerce. Today, Nigeria is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in Africa and the world, with a diverse range of Muslim communities, including Sunni, Shia, Sufi, and Ahmadiyya. Islam has also had a significant impact on Nigerian society, culture, and politics, shaping everything from music and art to education and law.
Nigeria
Muslim Population
97,000,000
Ranked in the World
#5
Total Population (2017)
200,000,000
Ranked in the World
#7
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
49%
Ranked in the World
#51
Muslim Share of Global Population
5.3%
Ranked in the World
#5
North Korea
Muslim Population
3,000
Ranked in the World
#157
Total Population (2017)
25,610,672
Ranked in the World
#55
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#191
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#159
Northern Mariana Islands
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#194
Total Population (2017)
56,200
Ranked in the World
#198
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#139
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#160
Norway
Muslim Population
175,507
Ranked in the World
#108
Total Population (2017)
5,328,212
Ranked in the World
#120
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
3.2%
Ranked in the World
#108
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#161
Oman
Muslim Population
2,427,000
Ranked in the World
#61
Total Population (2017)
4,633,752
Ranked in the World
#128
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
86%
Ranked in the World
#35
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#53
Pakistan
Muslim Population
200,352,754
Ranked in the World
#2
Total Population (2017)
207,684,000
Ranked in the World
#6
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
96.5%
Ranked in the World
#22
Muslim Share of Global Population
11.1%
Ranked in the World
#2
Pakistan is the second-largest Muslim country in the world, with a Muslim population of over 200 million, which makes up about 11.1% of the global Muslim population. Islam is the state religion in Pakistan, and the majority of the population is Sunni Muslim. Pakistan's history is closely tied to that of Islam, and the country has played an important role in the development of Islamic thought and culture.
Palau
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#195
Total Population (2017)
17,900
Ranked in the World
#206
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#192
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#162
Palestine
Muslim Population
4,298,000
Ranked in the World
#50
Total Population (2017)
4,780,978
Ranked in the World
#127
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
97.5%
Ranked in the World
#15
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#43
Panama
Muslim Population
25,000
Ranked in the World
#135
Total Population (2017)
4,158,783
Ranked in the World
#131
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#140
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#163
Papua New Guinea
Muslim Population
2,000
Ranked in the World
#164
Total Population (2017)
8,558,800
Ranked in the World
#98
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#193
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#164
Paraguay
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#196
Total Population (2017)
7,052,983
Ranked in the World
#106
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#194
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#165
People's Republic of China
Muslim Population
50,000,000
Ranked in the World
#9
Total Population (2017)
1,390,000,000
Ranked in the World
#1
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
3%
Ranked in the World
#109
Muslim Share of Global Population
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#10
China's Muslim population is estimated to be around 50 million, which accounts for approximately 3% of the total population. Although China's Muslim population is relatively small compared to other countries, it still ranks among the top 10 countries with the largest Muslim populations. The majority of Chinese Muslims are ethnic minorities, including Hui, Uyghur, Kazakhs, and Uzbeks, and live primarily in the western regions of the country. Despite being a minority, the Chinese government has faced criticism from the international community regarding its treatment of Muslim minorities, particularly the Uyghur population, in the Xinjiang region.
Peru
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#197
Total Population (2017)
31,237,385
Ranked in the World
#46
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#195
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#166
Philippines
Muslim Population
12,000,000
Ranked in the World
#29
Total Population (2017)
109,000,000
Ranked in the World
#13
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
11%
Ranked in the World
#76
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#28
The Philippines has a Muslim population of 12 million, which accounts for about 11% of the total population of 109 million. Despite being a minority, the Muslim population in the Philippines is significant, and it is mainly concentrated in the southern parts of the country. The Philippine government has been working towards promoting peace and understanding between the Muslim and non-Muslim populations in the country through various initiatives and programs.
Poland
Muslim Population
6,796
Ranked in the World
#147
Total Population (2017)
38,430,000
Ranked in the World
#37
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.02%
Ranked in the World
#211
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#167
Portugal
Muslim Population
65,000
Ranked in the World
#127
Total Population (2017)
10,291,027
Ranked in the World
#90
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#148
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#168
Puerto Rico
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#198
Total Population (2017)
3,337,177
Ranked in the World
#135
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#196
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#169
Qatar
Muslim Population
1,566,786
Ranked in the World
#71
Total Population (2017)
2,450,285
Ranked in the World
#142
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
77.5%
Ranked in the World
#39
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#170
Republic of the Congo
Muslim Population
107,997
Ranked in the World
#114
Total Population (2017)
5,399,895
Ranked in the World
#119
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2%
Ranked in the World
#120
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#171
Romania
Muslim Population
200,000
Ranked in the World
#106
Total Population (2017)
19,524,000
Ranked in the World
#61
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1%
Ranked in the World
#133
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#172
Russia
Muslim Population
16,000,000
Ranked in the World
#24
Total Population (2017)
146,750,000
Ranked in the World
#9
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
12%
Ranked in the World
#74
Muslim Share of Global Population
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#17
In Russia, the Muslim population is estimated to be around 16 million people, which makes up about 12% of the total population. While the majority of the population practices Russian Orthodoxy, Islam is the second-largest religion in the country. Most Muslims in Russia are Sunni, but there is also a significant minority of Shia Muslims. The history of Islam in Russia dates back to the 10th century, and today there are many Islamic institutions, mosques, and Islamic organizations throughout the country. Despite this, the Muslim population in Russia has faced discrimination and prejudice in recent years, with reports of hate crimes and government restrictions on Islamic practices
Rwanda
Muslim Population
576,054
Ranked in the World
#91
Total Population (2017)
12,001,136
Ranked in the World
#75
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#100
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#173
Saint Helena
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#199
Total Population (2017)
4,534
Ranked in the World
#212
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#197
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#174
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#200
Total Population (2017)
46,204
Ranked in the World
#200
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#154
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#175
Saint Lucia
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#201
Total Population (2017)
178,844
Ranked in the World
#183
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#198
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#176
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#202
Total Population (2017)
6,286
Ranked in the World
#210
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#167
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#177
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Muslim Population
2,000
Ranked in the World
#165
Total Population (2017)
109,557
Ranked in the World
#187
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#123
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#178
Samoa
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#203
Total Population (2017)
199,052
Ranked in the World
#182
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#199
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#179
San Marino
Muslim Population
1,000
Ranked in the World
#204
Total Population (2017)
33,344
Ranked in the World
#204
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#200
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#180
São Tomé and Príncipe
Muslim Population
5,931
Ranked in the World
#149
Total Population (2017)
199,910
Ranked in the World
#181
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
3%
Ranked in the World
#110
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#181
Saudi Arabia
Muslim Population
31,535,000
Ranked in the World
#16
Total Population (2017)
34,220,000
Ranked in the World
#41
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
96.2%
Ranked in the World
#24
Muslim Share of Global Population
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#16
Saudi Arabia has a Muslim population of 31.5 million out of a total population of 34.2 million, making it the country with the sixteenth-largest Muslim population in the world. The country is home to the two holiest sites in Islam, Mecca and Medina, which draws millions of Muslim pilgrims every year for the Hajj and Umrah. Islam is the state religion in Saudi Arabia, and the legal system is based on Islamic law or Sharia. The country's leaders have a significant role in the Islamic world and are often referred to as the "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques."
Senegal
Muslim Population
17,421,191
Ranked in the World
#23
Total Population (2017)
17,923,036
Ranked in the World
#66
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
97.2%
Ranked in the World
#18
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#25
Senegal has a Muslim population of approximately 17.4 million, which accounts for around 97.2% of the country's total population of 17.9 million people. Islam was first introduced to Senegal in the 11th century, and since then it has become an integral part of the country's culture and identity. Senegal is known for its peaceful and tolerant brand of Islam, and the country is home to numerous Sufi brotherhoods, which play an important role in Senegalese society. The Mouride brotherhood, for example, is one of the largest and most influential in Senegal and has a significant impact on the country's economy and politics.
Serbia
Muslim Population
121,460
Ranked in the World
#113
Total Population (2017)
7,001,444
Ranked in the World
#107
Muslim Percentage of Total Population
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#116
Muslim Share of Global Population
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#182
Seychelles
Muslim Population
1,036
Ranked in the World
#169
Total Population (2017)
94,205