Muslims were younger than the population as a whole in every region Pew reports; worldwide their median age was 24.1 years against 30.6 for all people
Source. Pew Research Center, 2025 report, p. 29.
Method and data
Method. Median ages as published.
| Region | Muslims (median age) | All people (median age) |
|---|---|---|
| World | 24.1 | 30.6 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 17.1 | 18.7 |
| Middle East-North Africa | 24.5 | 24.8 |
| Asia-Pacific | 26 | 32 |
| North America | 27.9 | 38.5 |
| Europe | 34.1 | 42.5 |
