With a dynamic and diverse presence worldwide, the global Muslim community is distributed throughout the globe. The latest estimates suggest that the number of Muslims worldwide has surpassed 2.01 billion as of 2023, positioning Islam as the second-largest religion globally, following Christianity.
| Religion | Number of Adherents (2023) |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Over 2.3 billion |
| Islam | Over 2.01 billion |
Muslims can be found across the globe, spanning diverse regions and countries. However, the largest concentration of Muslims is located in the Asia-Pacific region, which encompasses nations such as Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. These countries are home to some of the world’s most populous Muslim communities.
In addition to the Asia-Pacific region, there are also significant Muslim populations in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in sub-Saharan Africa. In Europe and North America, there are also growing Muslim communities, particularly in urban areas.
The global Muslim population is a diverse and vibrant group that plays a significant role in the world today. Despite the challenges they face, Muslims continue to make significant contributions to their communities and to the world at large.
| Rank | Country | Muslim Population | Total Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 242,832,816 | 279,118,179 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 235,232,543 | 243,764,293 |
| 3 | India | 221,415,519 | 1,437,763,111 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 158,148,320 | 174,172,159 |
| 5 | Nigeria | 116,253,093 | 227,501,161 |
| 6 | Egypt | 108,580,701 | 113,935,678 |
| 7 | Iran | 88,725,630 | 89,621,849 |
| 8 | Turkey | 84,404,594 | 86,127,137 |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 46,216,935 | 128,737,981 |
| 10 | Iraq | 45,749,092 | 46,211,204 |
| 11 | Algeria | 45,110,481 | 46,078,121 |
| 12 | Sudan | 44,419,461 | 48,974,048 |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 42,593,284 | 43,023,519 |
| 14 | Morocco | 37,719,019 | 38,100,019 |
| 15 | Saudi Arabia | 34,590,695 | 37,314,666 |
| 16 | Yemen | 34,630,707 | 34,980,512 |
| 17 | Uzbekistan | 34,492,164 | 35,522,311 |
| 18 | China | 28,507,407 | 1,425,370,357 |
| 19 | Niger | 27,438,933 | 27,913,462 |
| 20 | Tanzania | 23,463,070 | 68,806,657 |
| 21 | Malaysia | 22,845,648 | 34,562,251 |
| 22 | Mali | 22,505,981 | 23,790,678 |
| 23 | Syria | 22,277,511 | 24,005,939 |
| 24 | Senegal | 17,465,070 | 18,079,783 |
| 25 | Russia | 16,427,542 | 144,101,246 |