- Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in any single country at 242 million—roughly 87% of its citizens.
- South and Southeast Asia dominate the ranking, with Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh each home to more than 150 million Muslims.
- This region is often overlooked for their Muslim populations as countries in the Middle East and North Africa tend to dominate conversations.
- While India’s 213 million Muslims comprise only 15% of its population, that minority is larger than the total populations of most countries.
- China’s Muslim share is just 1.4%, yet the absolute number—25 million—is comparable to the entire population of Australia.
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