Islam by country
Islam is practiced by people in countries across the world, with significant Muslim populations present in numerous nations. Here's a list of some countries where Islam is the predominant religion, along with approximate percentages of Muslims in each:
1. **Indonesia**: With the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia is home to approximately 225 million Muslims, making up over 85% of the country's population.
2. **Pakistan**: Islam is the dominant religion in Pakistan, with around 96% of the population identifying as Muslims.
3. **India**: While India has a Hindu majority, it is also home to one of the largest Muslim populations globally, with around 200 million Muslims, accounting for about 15% of the country's total population.
4. **Bangladesh**: Islam is the state religion of Bangladesh, and the majority of its population, about 90%, are Muslims.
5. **Egypt**: Islam is the predominant religion in Egypt, with around 90% of the population being Muslims, primarily of the Sunni denomination.
6. **Nigeria**: Islam is one of the major religions in Nigeria, with approximately 50% of the population being Muslims, primarily in the northern regions of the country.
7. **Iran**: Iran is an Islamic republic, with Islam being the state religion. The majority of Iranians are Muslims, predominantly Shia Muslims.
8. **Turkey**: Turkey has a Muslim majority population, with around 98% of its people identifying as Muslims, mostly of the Sunni denomination.
9. **Saudi Arabia**: As the birthplace of Islam and home to the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia has Islam as its state religion, with around 100% of the population being Muslims.
10. **Iraq**: Islam is the dominant religion in Iraq, with around 95% of the population being Muslims, primarily consisting of both Sunni and Shia denominations.
This list provides a snapshot of some countries with significant Muslim populations, but Islam is also practiced by millions of people in many other countries around the world.
Islam By Country Media
World Muslim population by percentage (2014 estimate)
