As of 2024, the estimated Muslim population worldwide stands at approximately 1.9 billion, making up around 24-25% of the global population. Muslims are spread across diverse regions, with significant concentrations in the following areas:
Middle East and North Africa: The majority of countries in this region are predominantly Muslim.
South and Southeast Asia: Nations such as Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh host some of the world’s largest Muslim populations. Indonesia, in particular, has the highest number of Muslims globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Countries like Nigeria, Sudan, and others in this region are home to substantial Muslim communities.
Europe and the Americas: While the Muslim population here represents a smaller percentage, migration and conversions have contributed to steady growth.
With its predominantly youthful demographic, the global Muslim population is expanding at a faster rate compared to other religious groups, signaling a continued increase in its share of the global population in the years to come.