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New Delhi: The world’s population is growing at an accelerated rate, leading to significant changes in global demographics. This increase brings both challenges and opportunities for nations, influe

New Delhi: The world’s population is growing at an accelerated rate, leading to significant changes in global demographics. This increase brings both challenges and opportunities for nations, influencing various aspects of society, economy, and the environment. Meanwhile, Earth is home to a diverse range of religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, and Sikhism. But did you know which country will have the largest Muslim population by 2050?

As per a report by the Pew Research Center, India is projected to surpass Indonesia and become the country with the highest Muslim population by 2050, with an estimated 311 million Muslims. In the same report, titled ‘The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050,’ Pakistan is expected to have the second-largest Muslim population, reaching 273 million. Indonesia, which had the largest Muslim population in 2010, is expected to drop to third place with 257 million Muslims by 2050.

The report also highlights that Hindus are expected to become the third-largest religious group globally. By 2050, India will have 310 million Muslims, accounting for 11% of the global Muslim population. Additionally, India is projected to maintain the largest Hindu population, which will grow to 1.03 billion. Currently, Indonesia holds the title for the country with the largest Muslim population.

A study by the Pew Research Center attributes the rising Muslim population primarily to the younger age and higher fertility rate. The average age of Muslims is 22 years, compared to 26 years for Hindus and 28 years for Christians. In India, Muslim women have an average of 3.2 children per woman, while Hindu women have 2.5 children, and Christian women have 2.3 children on average.