Current estimates suggest that the Muslim population in India has now exceeded 200 million. Scroll down for more data on predicted population numbers.
Muslim population in India: The populations of Muslims in India and across the world has been a huge point of discussion for various political and non-political across the globe. It has been reported many a times that the Muslim population is growing at a rocket speed and Islam will become the biggest religion of the world in next century. However, there is a huge misinformation campaign in the society as well. Here are all the information you need to know about the rise of Muslim population in India and across the world.
Rise of Muslim population in India
A new media research has claimed that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and by the year 2070, the world population of Muslims will overtake Christians. Moreover, it has also been reported that the India will have the largest Muslim population in the world by the year 2050, i.e., in the next 25 years. The number is so huge that countries like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will be left behind by a huge margin.
Current country with highest Muslim population in the world
For those unversed, Indonesia is currently the country with highest Muslim population in the world.
According to a Pew Research Center report, Muslims make up approximately 25% of the global population, totaling around 1.9 billion people. This makes Islam the world’s second-largest religion, following Christianity.
As per the 2011 census, India had approximately 172.2 million Muslims. Current estimates suggest that the Muslim population in India has now exceeded 200 million.
The Muslim population is growing rapidly, with the majority—about 62%—residing in the Asia-Pacific region. This region is home to the largest concentration of Muslims, reflecting Islam’s significant presence across diverse nations. The data highlights the religion’s widespread influence and its role as a major global demographic.
Update on Hindu population in India
As per the reports, it is expected that by the year 2050, the share of Muslim population in India’s total population will be 18.4%. However, it has also been reported that even then Hindu population will have the largest in India.
