10 Provinces with the Lowest Percentage of Muslims in 2021

Indonesia is rich in diversity, encompassing customs, traditions, culture, and religion. Although the majority of Indonesians are Muslim, in several provinces, Muslims constitute a minority group.

Based on data from the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Muslim population in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) numbered only 518,920 (9.45% of its total population of 5.49 million at the end of last year). The Muslim population in NTT is a minority group, representing the smallest proportion compared to other provinces.

The next province with the smallest percentage of Muslim residents is Bali, with only 430,920 Muslims (10.07% of its total population). This is followed by Papua with 627,580 Muslims (14.58%), North Sulawesi with 845,190 Muslims (31.8%), and West Papua with 438,840 Muslims (38.15%).

Following these are Maluku with 991,660 Muslims (52.73% of its total population), West Kalimantan with 3.29 million Muslims (60.2%), North Sumatra with 10.12 million Muslims (66.43%), North Kalimantan with 511,870 Muslims (73.33%), and Central Kalimantan with 1.97 million Muslims (74.19%).

(See also: 10 Provinces with the Largest Percentage of Muslims in 2021)