NEW REPORT: The Future of the Global Muslim Population

A new Pew Forum report on the size, distribution and growth of the global Muslim population finds that the world's Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35% in the next 20 years, rising from 1.6 billion in 2010 to 2.2 billion by 2030. However, it is expected to grow at a slower pace in the next two decades than it did in the previous two decades. Go to the report »

This report is part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project.

Interactive Map: Global Muslim Population

Interactive Maps of the Global Muslim Population Explore interactive maps online showing the Muslim population of 232 countries and territories over four decades, with population estimates for 1990-2010 and projections for 2020 and 2030. Users can select a country, a region or the world - as well as a decade - and see the size of the Muslim population in that place and time. Explore the interactive maps »

Pew Forum in the News

Jan. 27, 2011 - The New York Times

Forecast sees Muslim population leveling off

A New York Times article explores the findings of a new Pew Forum report on the growth of the global Muslim population. Among the report's findings, Muslims in Europe made up 6% of the region's total population in 2010 and are expected to grow to 8% of Europe's population by 2030.