In 2022, Indonesia has the largest population of Muslims worldwide with around 241.5 million. This was followed with around 225.6 million Muslims in Pakistan and 211.16 million Muslims in India.

With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. Islam makes up the highest share among minority faiths in the country. According to the Indian census of 2011, the Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh more than 35 million, making it the state with the most Muslims.

Socio-economic conditions of Muslims
Muslims seem to lag behind every other religious community in India in terms of living standards, financial stability, education and other aspects, thereby showing poor performance in most of the fields. According to a national survey, 17 percent of the Muslims were categorized under the lowest wealth index, which indicates poor socio-economic conditions.

Growth of Muslim population in India
Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions worldwide. According to India’s census, the Muslim population has witnessed a negative decadal growth of more than 16 percent from 1951 to 1960, presumably due to the partitions forming Pakistan and Bangladesh. The population showed a positive and steady growth since 1961, making up 14 percent of the total population of India . Even though people following Islam were estimated to grow significantly, they would still remain a minority in India compared to 1.3 billion Hindus by 2050.

India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data was reported at 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 49,393,496.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 59,066,957.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 49,393,496.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE001: Census: Population: by Religion.

According to the latest census data, Lakshadweep, the island union territory had the highest share of Muslim population in the country, where 97 percent of its population identified as followers of the Islamic faith. Jammu & Kashmir ranked second at 68 percent during the same time period. With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. Islam makes up the highest share among minority faiths in the country.

According to India's last census in 2011, about 14.2 percent of the total population identified as Muslims. This was an increase from about ten percent in 1951. Overall, India has been a religiously pluralistic and multiethnic democracy with people of several faiths.

According to data published by Ipsos, Indian respondents overestimated the proportion of Muslim population in their country. On average, the respondents thought that around 32 out of every 100 people in India were Muslims, when the actual share of Muslim population was around 14 percent in the country.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Bihar: Male data was reported at 9,044,086.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,061,908.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Bihar: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 8,052,997.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,044,086.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,061,908.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Bihar: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Gujarat data was reported at 5,846,761.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,592,854.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Gujarat data is updated decadal, averaging 5,219,807.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,846,761.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,592,854.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Gujarat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data was reported at 12,971,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,270,485.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 11,620,818.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,971,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,270,485.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Kerala data was reported at 4,621,685.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,998,397.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Kerala data is updated decadal, averaging 3,310,041.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,621,685.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,998,397.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Kerala data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Haryana data was reported at 1,781,342.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,222,916.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Haryana data is updated decadal, averaging 1,502,129.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,781,342.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,222,916.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Haryana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Himachal Pradesh: Female data was reported at 69,118.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 53,339.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Himachal Pradesh: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 61,228.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69,118.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 53,339.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Himachal Pradesh: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

It was estimated that by 2050, India's Muslim population would grow by 76 percent compared to 2010. For followers of the Hindu faith, this change stood at 33 percent. According to this projection, the south Asian country would be home not just to the world's majority of Hindus, but also Muslims by this time period. Regardless, the latter would continue to remain a minority within the country at 18 percent, with 77 percent or 1.3 billion Hindus at the forefront by 2050.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Dadra and Nagar Haveli data was reported at 12,922.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,524.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Dadra and Nagar Haveli data is updated decadal, averaging 9,723.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,922.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 6,524.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Dadra and Nagar Haveli data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Daman and Diu data was reported at 19,277.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,281.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Daman and Diu data is updated decadal, averaging 15,779.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,277.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 12,281.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Daman and Diu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Islam is the major religion in many African countries, especially in the north of the continent. In Comoros, Libya, Western Sahara, at least 99 percent of the population was Muslim as of 202. These were the highest percentages on the continent. However, also in many other African nations, the majority of the population was Muslim. In Egypt, for instance, Islam was the religion of 79 percent of the people. Islam and other religions in Africa Africa accounts for an important share of the world’s Muslim population. As of 2019, 16 percent of the Muslims worldwide lived in Sub-Saharan Africa, while 20 percent of them lived in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Together with Christianity, Islam is the most common religious affiliation in Africa, followed by several traditional African religions. Although to a smaller extent, numerous other religions are practiced on the continent: these include Judaism, the Baha’i Faith, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Number of Muslims worldwide Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world. There are approximately 1.9 billion Muslims globally, with the largest Muslim communities living in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, Indonesia hosts the highest number of Muslims worldwide, amounting to over 200 million, followed by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Islam is also present in Europe and America. The largest Islamic communities in Europe are in France (5.72 million), Germany (4.95 million), and the United Kingdom (4.13 million). In the United States, there is an estimated number of around 3.45 million Muslims.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Sikkim data was reported at 9,867.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,693.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Sikkim data is updated decadal, averaging 8,780.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,867.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,693.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Sikkim data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Tamil Nadu: Female data was reported at 2,130,297.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,752,136.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Tamil Nadu: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 1,941,216.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,130,297.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,752,136.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Tamil Nadu: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Andhra Pradesh data was reported at 8,082,412.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,986,856.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Andhra Pradesh data is updated decadal, averaging 7,534,634.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,082,412.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 6,986,856.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Andhra Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.

Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Assam: Female data was reported at 5,215,952.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,987,920.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Assam: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 4,601,936.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,215,952.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,987,920.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Assam: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.