Muslim Population: Islam, the fastest growing religion in the world, will grow rapidly in the coming times. Forbes’ report also predicts that the Muslim population will grow the fastest by the year 2050. According to the organizations that release reports on population, by the year 2050, the Muslim population around the world will be equal to that of Christians. In this article, we will discuss those 10 countries where the Muslim population is going to grow the fastest.
10-Indonesia
Indonesia is currently the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, with around 229 million Muslims, representing 87.2% of the country’s population. Indonesia is also an economic powerhouse, projected to be among the five largest economies in the world by 2050. Indonesia’s Muslim population is projected to reach 256.82 million in 2050, with a growth rate of 12 percent.
9-Yemen
Currently, more than 99 percent of Yemen’s population is Muslim. This share is expected to remain intact in the coming decades, as the Muslim population will increase to 90 percent by 2050. The country borders Saudi Arabia and has been ravaged by war since 2014. With a 90 percent increase, Yemen could have a Muslim population of 61.05 million by 2050.
8- Egypt
Egypt is one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. This country is known for its rich tradition and history. 95 percent of Egypt’s population is Muslim, while 4 percent are Christians. By the year 2050, the Christian population is expected to decline by one percent and the share of Muslims is likely to increase to the same level. The Muslim population is estimated to be 119.53 million by the year 2050 with an increase of 32 percent.
7- Bangladesh
Bangladesh has the fourth largest Muslim population in the world. The Dhaka government has taken steps to control the birth rate in the last few decades, due to which the population growth rate has slowed down. Despite this, Bangladesh is among the countries where the Muslim population will increase the most by 2050. Bangladesh is estimated to have a Muslim population of 182.36 million by the year 2050 with a growth of 19 percent.
6- Afghanistan
The number of Muslims is also going to increase rapidly in the Islamic country Bangladesh. At present, 99.6 percent of the population in this country is Muslim. After the fall of Ashraf Ghani’s government, there is a fundamentalist religious government in the country since 2021. By 2050, the Muslim population in the country is expected to increase by 78 percent. After which the population of Muslims in this country will become 72.19 million.
5- Niger
Currently, there are 21 million Muslims in Niger, which is more than 98 percent of the country’s total population. The size of the Muslim community is projected to grow rapidly in the next three decades. By the year 2050, the number of Muslims is estimated to be 53.66 million, an increase of 148 percent.
4- Iraq
The Muslim population in Iraq is expected to almost double between 2020 and 2050. The birth rate per woman in this country is 3.55. 99 percent of the country’s population is Muslim, a large part of which belongs to the Shia sect of Islam. The country is expected to have a Muslim population of 80.19 million by the year 2050 with a growth of 94 percent.
3- Pakistan
96.5 percent of Pakistan’s population is Muslim. It is one of the most powerful Islamic countries in the world due to its large population, strong military and economic power stemming from its huge market size. Hindus make up 1.9 percent of the country’s population, while Christians make up 1.6 percent. By the year 2050, the Muslim population in Pakistan is projected to increase by 36 percent to 273.11 million.
2- India
India ranks second in terms of growth of Muslim population. With a 46 percent increase in the Muslim population in India, the Muslim population is estimated to be 310.66 million by the year 2050. In such a situation, India will overtake Indonesia and become the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. At present, the Muslim population in India is 15.4 percent.
1. Nigeria
Currently, Nigeria has the fifth largest Muslim population in the world, with more than 100 million citizens being Muslims. By 2050, Nigeria will have the largest increase in Muslim population among all countries in the world. With an increase of 120 percent, Nigeria will have a Muslim population of 230.7 million by the year 2050.
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