10 European Countries with Largest Muslim Population
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- Here's a summary of the countries with the largest muslim populations in Europe, based on the provided text, and projected figures for 2030:
- It's critically important to note that these are projections and estimates, and actual numbers may vary.
European Country wiht the Largest Muslim Population
Here’s a summary of the countries with the largest muslim populations in Europe, based on the provided text, and projected figures for 2030:
- Russia: 18.6 million Muslims (projected for 2030, a 0.6% growth rate). Historically, Islam was suppressed, but religious freedom has been granted.
- France: 10.3% of the population will be Muslim in 2030 (estimated, and continuing to grow). Islam arrived in France primarily through immigration from the Maghreb in the 1960s.
- Germany: 7.1% of the population will be muslim in 2030 (projected, currently 6.4-6.7% or 5.3-5.6 million peopel).
- Albania: 83.2% of the population will be Muslim in 2030 (projected,around 2.8 million people). Islam developed following the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century.
- Great Britain: 8.2% of the population will be Muslim in 2030 (projected, currently 6.5% or 3.87 million in england and Wales).
- Kosovo: 93.5% of the population will be Muslim in 2030 (projected, around 2.1 million people). Kosovo is a secular country.
- bosnia & Herzegovina: (The text is incomplete, so facts about bosnia & Herzegovina is missing).
It’s critically important to note that these are projections and estimates, and actual numbers may vary.