Muslim population in Middle East and Africa will increase rapidly in the next 25 years

According to a recent report by Pew Research Center, the Muslim population in the Middle East and African regions will grow rapidly in the coming 25 years. It is estimated that this increase will be more than 93%. This change could play an important role in the balance of global population.

Location of Muslim population in the world

1. There are 57 Muslim countries in the world, and their total population is more than 200 crores.
2. After Christianity, Islam is the second largest religion in the world.
3. Hinduism comes in third place.

Main centers of Muslim population

1. Middle East

• Countries like Iraq, Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have the highest number of followers of Islam.
• This area is the main center for Muslim majority population.

2. Indonesia

• Muslims constitute 87% of the total population in Indonesia.
• More than 242 million Muslims live here, making it the largest Muslim-majority country in the world.

3. Pakistan

• According to World Population Review, there are more than 21 crore Muslims in Pakistan.
• This number makes it the country with the second largest Muslim population in the world.

4. Africa

• Muslim population is prominent in many countries in Africa.
• The number of Muslims is increasing rapidly in countries like Congo, Sudan, and Nigeria.

Due to increase in Muslim population

1. High birth rate:
   • The main reason for population growth in any country is good birth rate.
   • The high birth rate in Muslim majority countries is the main factor for this growth.
2. Cultural and Religious Influence:
   • The tradition of keeping the family large in the Muslim community further accelerates this growth.