The Muslim population of sub-Saharan Africa rose by 34% between 2010 and 2020, to 369 million
Source. Pew Research Center, Religious Composition by Country, 2010–2020, rounded counts.
Method and data
Method. North America’s rise is the largest in percentage terms from the smallest base.
| Region | Muslims, 2010 | Muslims, 2020 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 1,022,290,000 | 1,187,660,000 | 16.2 |
| Middle East-North Africa | 334,180,000 | 414,110,000 | 23.9 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 275,460,000 | 368,640,000 | 33.8 |
| Europe | 39,280,000 | 45,510,000 | 15.9 |
| North America | 3,880,000 | 5,910,000 | 52.3 |
| Latin America-Caribbean | 710,000 | 750,000 | 5.6 |
