This is because the fertility rates of second and thirdgeneration immigrants generally become similar to the overall rates in their adopted countries. Muslims could make up 14% of europes population by 2050. Jul 17, 2017 the muslim population is growing in the united states. Muslim population in some countries could triple by 2050. By 2050, india will have the largest muslim population. Muslims are expected to grow as a percentage of every region except latin america and the caribbean, where relatively few muslims live, pew said in 2015 when it first indicated muslims might be becoming the largest religious. Pew research center has subdivided the muslim community and their percentages into three subsets, namely sunnism 65%, shiism 11% and nondenominational muslims 24%. The muslim population is growing in the united states. The other mega economies in 2050 are projected to include a country with a hindu majority india, a muslim majority indonesia, and two with exceptionally high levels of religious diversity china and japan. In north america, the hindu share of the population is expected to nearly double. Islam is a minority religion in all of the countries and territories of the americas. Between 2010 and 2050, islam has a projected growth rate of around 73%, which is faster than the average global population growth of 35%.
The muslim religious population in the united states will be larger than the jewish religious population by 2040, according to a new study by the pew research center earlier this year, pew. Christians are expected to fall below 50% of the population in uk by 2050. By 2050, four of 10 christians in the world are expected to live in subsaharan africa. Fears of muslim growth unjustified the london free press. Jun 14, 20 it put the 200510 fertility rate among uk muslims at 3. Even though the muslim share of the population there will grow slightly faster than the christian share. According to their data, the muslim population is growing at an accelerated rate, and will more than double from an estimated 3. According to the scenario in which muslim immigration to europe ceases altogether, by 2050 there will be 30 million muslims in europe, and they will be 7. That means the number of muslims in britain would rise from 4. The muslim population in countries across europe could triple by 2050, a report has suggested. Europes muslim population may double by 2050 even without. In north america, hindus are expected to nearly double in decades ahead, from 0. The myth of the muslim population bomb daily sabah.
The increase, which will represent more than a 33% change, will largely result from an influx of people into the country. It put the 200510 fertility rate among uk muslims at 3. This increase represents a worldwide muslim population size of 2. Apr 27, 2018 if migration reverted to its pre2014 pattern, the muslim population would be 11 per cent of the total by 2050. India to have largest muslim population by 2050, says pew. Muslims fastest growing religious population, will match. Jan 10, 2018 according to their data, the muslim population is growing at an accelerated rate, and will more than double from an estimated 3. But by 2050, pew researchers estimate islam will supplant judaism as the secondmost popular religion in the u. And even if the huge flow of muslim refugees in 201417 continued, it would only. If the current demographic trends hold, muslims could become the secondlargest religious group in the united states by 2050, surpassing jews, who currently hold the number two spot, according to the pew research center u. The muslim and christian populations could be nearly equal by 2050, with islam expected to be the fastestgrowing faith on the planet, according to projections released thursday.
Muslim population in europe to reach 10% by 2050, new. Most shias between 68% and 80% live in mainly four countries. Muslim population projections country rankings flags. Not only does article 6 disallow religious tests for holding office. Pew cited high fertility rates among american muslims and immigration of muslims to the u. However, the united states, in which estimates vary due to a lack of a census question, is generally believed to have the largest population, with approximately 3. Americans knowingly elected a son of a muslim two times to highest position of the country.
Indonesia is currently the country with the worlds largest muslim population, but pew research center projects that india will have that distinction by the year 2050, with more than 300 million. Islam is currently the second largest religion in the world next to christianity. By 2050, muslims could be 2ndlargest us religious group. Nov 30, 2017 europes muslim population will likely double by 2050 even if european countries stop accepting refugees, according to a new study by the pew research center. Of the total muslim population, 8790% are sunni and 10% are shia. But by 2050 only one of the leading economies is projected to have a majority christian population the united states. Pew research study predicts that america s muslim population will grow to 2.
We project that by the year 2050, there will be more muslims than jews or hindus or buddhists in the u. Muslim population growth in europe pew research center. If migration reverted to its pre2014 pattern, the muslim population would be 11 per cent of the total by 2050. Muslims will outnumber christians in the world by 2070, report predicts. Muslim population continues to grow pew research center, 3. While matthew daneman has a good point muslims are an extreme minority, i think he misses the broader point.
Partly because the average person greatly overestimates the present size of the muslim population. By 2050, the number of american muslims was projected to be twice the size of the 2017 muslim population. More muslims than jews in us by 2050, pew study shows the. Finlands muslim population alone could increase by more than four times, while the uk could see an. How the worlds religious landscape will look in 2050. Christian population will shrink as the muslim population grows in 2010, threequarters of the population in america was christian, according to the pew research center. Despite the fact that there are so many muslims in the world, in many places there is a lack of understanding about muslim people and islam. Muslims projected to outnumber christians by 2100 the new. By 2050, the number will drop to twothirds, decreasing by about 11.
Projections for 20102030 is a major and comprehensive study that focuses on the muslim populations in north america, europe, africa and the asiapacific and provides a revealing look into the future of the muslim population worldwide and the future religious makeup of the world. India is the country with the largest muslim population outside muslim majority countries with about 200 million people. However, the united states, in which estimates vary due to a lack of a census question, is generally believed to. Muslim population projected to nearly match christian by 2050. Dec 14, 2018 christian population will shrink as the muslim population grows in 2010, threequarters of the population in america was christian, according to the pew research center. Muslims have education and income levels above the national average and 80% are registered to vote. If muslim fertility converges to host levels by 2030, the muslim proportion only reaches 8. At least 30 million muslims in europe by 2050 europe. The estimation that the islamic population of the united states will double anytime between 20102050 and overtake the jewish population will mark a turning point in america and the world in general. India will have biggest muslim population by 2050, islam could catch up with christianity. The percentage of muslim population in north and south america is 1.
The muslim constituent of germanys population could grow from 6. Apr 02, 2015 pew research study predicts that americas muslim population will grow to 2. Immigration laws and curbing refugee populations admitted is only a small part of the battle to keep the united states as it was intended to be. Currently, indonesia has the worlds largest muslim population.
Apr 03, 2015 muslims fastest growing religious population, will match christians by 2050 report. Finlands muslim population alone could increase by. Muslims which reported on the prevalence of muslims among immigrants and other demographic groups with official census bureau data on the number of people in these groups. Worlds muslim population will surpass christians this. Adherents of islam constitute the worlds second largest religious group. That means the number of muslims in the world will nearly. Mar 02, 2017 indonesia is currently the country with the worlds largest muslim population, but pew research center projects that india will have that distinction by the year 2050, with more than 300 million.
Islam is the third largest religion in the united states, after christianity and judaism. Islam is divided into two major religious denominations. Just using present figures it would require the muslim population to grow from 3. By 2050, india will have most muslims in world, said the. Apr 15, 2015 americans are very advanced people, religion will never become the rule of land, no matter who are the majority. Muslim population projections country rankings flags, maps, economy, geography, climate, natural resources, current issues, international agreements, population.
The muslim population in the uk could triple in 20 years, according to projections from the pew research centre. It tells a dark story about america under a radical muslim president. Muslims projected to outnumber christians by 2100 the. Top countries where muslim population will increase the. Statistics have been revealed by washington dcs pew research center. The latest estimate combines information from our 2017 survey of u. Christians will decline from 75% of us population to just two thirds in 2050. More information kpis for more than 20,000 online stores. Muslim population expected to more than double in the us. Without migration, the muslim share of europes population in 2050 is. In asia pasific region, muslims will surpass the hindus by the time.
Muslim, christian population could be nearly equal by 2050. Projected muslim population of europe 20102050, by scenario. Fears of muslim growth unjustified the london free. According to a pew research center study, the american population will explode, going from 329 million in 2018 to 438 million by 2050. In a survey of swedes asking them what % of the swedish population they thought was muslim, the average answer was 17%.
Dec 25, 2015 the religious group will make up 30 percent of the worlds population by 2050, compared to just 23 percent of the population in 2010. Islam is a minority religion in all of the countries and territories of the americas suriname has the highest percentage of muslims in its population for the region, with 15. In europe muslim population will be nearly double from 16% to 30%. Hindus will become the worlds third largest population by 2050 while india will overtake indonesia as the country with the largest. While the ground zero mosque generates nationwide debate, america has become a country of thousands of mosques, cultural institutions and halal restaurants. Pew research study predicts that americas muslim population will grow to 2. India to have worlds largest muslim population by 2050.
Christianity to be a minority religion in britain by 2050. Looking ahead still further, austrias muslim population only rises to 21. Muslims fastest growing religious population, will match christians by 2050 report. More muslims than jews in us by 2050, pew study shows. The worlds islamic population is growing so rapidly that by 2050, the number of muslims will be nearly equal to the number of christians across the planetpossibly for the first time in history. India will have biggest muslim population by 2050, islam. By 2050 those of religion warmongers will be become nonsense and insignificant in the society. India will have the highest muslim population by 2050. Aug 01, 2017 the population in europe, for example, is expected to be 10% muslim by 2050. For instance, germanys population 6% muslim in 2016 would be projected to be about 20% muslim by 2050 in the high scenario a reflection of the fact that germany has accepted many muslim refugees in recent years compared with 11% in the medium scenario and 9% in the zero migration scenario. Muslim population expected to more than double in the us by. Muslim, the fastest growing religious community in the world, will constitute 29. The muslim population will rise faster increasing from 14.
The population of hindus in india will be larger than the muslim populations in largest muslim states india, pakistan, indonesia, nigeria and bangladesh combined. The religious group will make up 30 percent of the worlds population by 2050, compared to just 23 percent of the population in 2010. In north america, the hindu share of the population is expected to nearly double in the decades ahead, from 0. Be forewarned that this story isnt for the weak stomached or those who believe in always being pc. Muslims have the highest fertility rate and the youngest median age of any major religious group in the country, according to michael lipka of the pew. Suriname has the highest percentage of muslims in its population for the region, with 15. Muslim population in europe to reach 10% by 2050, new forecast. Apr 03, 2015 by 2050, four of 10 christians in the world are expected to live in subsaharan africa. Europes muslim population may double by 2050 even without refugees, study says by cristina maza on 117 at 2. In the year 2050 muslims make up 50% of the worlds population, based on religion. The worlds islamic population is growing so rapidly that by 2050, the number of muslims will be nearly equal to the number of christians across the planet, a new study by the pew research.
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