Where does Islam rank in the world?
second-largest
There are more than two billion Muslims worldwide, making Islam the second-largest religion in the world, exceeded only by Christianity. In fact, many researchers project that Muslims will outnumber Christians by the year 2050.
Where is Islam spreading the most?
As of 2016, there were 1.7 billion Muslims, with one out of four people in the world being Muslim, making Islam the second-largest religion….
- 2.3.1 North Africa.
- 2.3.2 Horn of Africa.
- 2.3.3 East Africa.
- 2.3.4 Western Africa.
Where is Islam the fastest-growing?
Asia
- India. Islam is the fastest-growing religion in India.
- China.
- France.
- Germany.
- United Kingdom.
- Italy.
What is the fastest-growing religion Islam?
Studies in the 21st century suggest that, in terms of percentage and worldwide spread, Islam is the fastest-growing major religion in the world.
Where is the world’s Muslim population?
The bulk of the world’s Muslim population – more than six-in-ten (62%) – is located in Asia, a region that, for the purposes of this report, includes not only East Asian countries such as China but also countries as far west as Turkey. (For a complete breakdown of countries by region, see World Muslim Population by Region and Country .)
How many Muslims are there in the United States?
According to our estimate, there are about 3.45 million Muslims of all ages in the U.S., or about 1.1% of the U.S. population. This is based on an analysis of census statistics and data from a 2017 survey of U.S. Muslims, which was conducted in English as well as Arabic, Farsi and Urdu.
How many Shia Muslims are there in the world today?
An overwhelming majority of Muslims are Sunnis, while an estimated 10-13% are Shias. This report estimates that there are between 154 million and 200 million Shia Muslims in the world today.