As of 2025, there are approximately 2.05 billion Muslims worldwide, representing over 25% of the global population of about 8.18 billion people
. This makes Islam the second largest religion after Christianity
. The Muslim population is diverse and spread across many regions, with the largest concentrations in the Asia-Pacific region, including countries like Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh
. Key points about the global Muslim population:
- Estimated total Muslims worldwide: around 2.05 billion in 2025
- Percentage of world population: over 25%
- Largest Muslim populations by country include Indonesia (~243 million), Pakistan (~241 million), India (~200 million), and Bangladesh (~151 million)
- About 62% of Muslims live in the Asia-Pacific region, with significant populations also in the Middle East, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa
- Islam is the majority religion in 49 countries globally
The Muslim population continues to grow and is projected to reach about 2.2 billion by 2030, comprising around 26.4% of the world’s population at that time
. In summary, the current global Muslim population is just over 2 billion people, making Islam a major and rapidly growing world religion.
