Islam is the second major religion after the Christianity in the world. It has billions of its followers living in different countries of the world. As per a report in 2010, it had 1.62 billion worshipers. At present, about one-fourth of the world’s population is Muslim. The Africa continent has the highest Muslim population as compared to the other regions on the planet. There are more than 50 countries having most Muslim population as the majority populace. While, on the other hand, further religious parties are present as minority populations in those countries. Following is a list of top 10 countries with largest Muslim population is the world.
List of Top 10 Countries with Largest Muslim Population in the World
| Rank | Country | Capital | Estimated Islam Followers |
Percentage of World’s Muslim Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indonesia | Jakarta | 209,120,000 | 13.1% |
| 2. | India | New Delhi | 176,190,000 | 11% |
| 3. | Pakistan | Islamabad | 167,410,000 | 10.5% |
| 4. | Bangladesh | Dhaka | 133,540,000 | 8.4% |
| 5. | Nigeria | Abuja | 77,300,000 | 4.8% |
| 6. | Egypt | Cairo | 76,990,000 | 4.8% |
| 7. | Iran | Teheran | 73,570,000 | 4.6% |
| 8. | Turkey | Ankara | 71,330,000 | 4.5% |
| 9. | Algeria | Algiers | 34,730,000 | 2.2% |
| 10. | Morocco | Rabat | 31,940,000 | 2% |
Note : Population estimates are rounded to ten thousands. While Percentages are ascertained from rounded numbers. Figures may not add exactly due to rounding)












