25 Countries Where Muslim Population Will Increase The Most By 2030

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1. India

Increase in Population between 2020 and 2030: 35.62 million  

Muslim Population in 2030: 248.96 million  

Percentage Increase: 16.70%

India is predominantly Hindu, with 78.9% of the population adhering to Hinduism. Muslims make up 15.4%, while Christians account for 2.4% of the total population as of 2020. The remaining population includes small percentages of those affiliated with other religions, such as Buddhists, folk religions, Jews, and those unaffiliated with any religion.

Indians from different religions can choose to follow laws specific to their faiths or opt for a secular code. Laws governing marriage, including who and how many people one can marry, as well as divorce and inheritance, vary by religion.

The Muslim population in India is projected to experience significant growth in the coming decades. In 2020, the Muslim population stood at 213.34 million. By 2030, this number is expected to rise to 248.96 million, marking an increase of 35.62 million, or approximately 16.70%. The upward trend is forecasted to continue in the upcoming decades. The Muslim population is projected to reach 282.12 million by 2040. By 2050, the Muslim population is forecasted to reach 310.66 million This substantial growth, amounts to approximately 45.6% over the 30-year period.

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