The Muslim population is growing rapidly worldwide. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, by the year 2060, the global Muslim population is expected to increase by 70%, surpassing the 3 billion marks. This rapid growth makes Islam the fastest-growing religion in the world.
The Muslim population is growing rapidly worldwide. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, by the year 2060, the global Muslim population is expected to increase by 70%, surpassing the 3 billion marks. This rapid growth makes Islam the fastest-growing religion in the world.
Similarly, in the United States, the number of Muslim children aged 0-4 years is expected to surge from 200,000 in 2010 to 650,000 in the coming years, reflecting a significant increase.
India to Remain a Hindu-Majority Nation
Despite the global surge in the Muslim population, India and Nepal will continue to be Hindu-majority nations. In 2010, 80% of India’s population identified as Hindu, and by 2050, Hindus are expected to remain the majority at 77%.
By 2050, India will account for 18% of the world’s population, with Hindus comprising 15% of the global population. The worldwide Hindu population is expected to reach 1 billion to 1.4 billion in the next 25 years.
Islam: The Fastest Growing Religion
According to Pew Research, Islam is currently the fastest-growing religion in the world. By 2060, Muslims are projected to become the largest religious group globally.
The study highlights key factors driving this growth, including:
-
- A high percentage of young Muslims
-
- A high fertility rate among Muslim families
-
- Religious conversions contributing to the rise
By 2060, the global population is estimated to grow by 32%, whereas the Muslim population will increase by 70%, which is double the global average.
