5 Muslim Countries with the Highest Christian Population in the World

2. Egypt       

Number of Muslim Population: 90,000,000   

Number of Christian Population: 9,029,000

So, Egypt has been keeping the Christian population size a bit of a mystery for nearly four decades now. The last official headcount was way back in 1986, stating Christians made up less than six percent of the country. But the Copts, who are the main Christian group in Egypt, were not having it. They felt the count was way off, and their push for a more accurate number actually led the government to skip tallying Christians in the next three censuses.

It’s a big deal because, regardless of the numbers, the Copts face some serious discrimination in Egypt. From government roles to school jobs, they’re often left out or given the short end of the stick. So, whether they’re really six percent, fifteen percent, or anywhere in between, it’s clear that the Copts don’t have it easy when it comes to being treated as equal citizens in Egypt.