Indonesia, the World's Largest Muslim-Populated Country

11/11/2016 18:24 WIB
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Indonesia is the country with the world's largest Muslim population. According to data released by *The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life*, Muslims in Indonesia number 209.1 million, or 87.2 percent of the total population. This represents 13.1 percent of the world's Muslim population.

India has the second largest Muslim population. In the world's second most populous country, Muslims number 176.4 million, or 14.4 percent of the total population. This accounts for 11 percent of the global Muslim population.

The Muslim population is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region (62 percent). A significant portion resides in the Middle East and North Africa (20 percent), and Sub-Saharan Africa (16 percent). There is also a Muslim population in Europe (3 percent). Meanwhile, the Muslim population in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean is less than one percent.

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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