Shia & Sunni MUSLIMS

 

As of 2025, there are an estimated 1.7 to 1.8 billion Sunni Muslims in the world. They constitute approximately 85-90% of the total global Muslim population. 

The total global Muslim population in 2025 is estimated to be around 2 billion people, making Islam the world's second-largest and fastest-growing major religion. The Sunni branch of Islam is the majority in more than 40 countries, spanning from Morocco to Indonesia. 

Key facts about the Sunni population: 

• Percentage of Muslims: Sunnis make up the vast majority (85-90%) of all Muslims worldwide.
• Geographic distribution: While found globally, large Sunni populations are notably present in countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Egypt.
• Growth: The Sunni population is projected to continue growing, though the percentage relative to the total Muslim population is expected to remain largely stable. 

North African nations (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt), 

Middle Eastern countries (Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen, Syria, Oman), 

Central Asian states (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan), 

Southeast Asian nations (Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives), and 

Sub-Saharan Africa (Somalia, Comoros, Sudan, Senegal). 

These nations generally have overwhelming Sunni populations, often above 90%, with Indonesia having the largest Muslim population overall, predominantly Sunni, while Iran is Shia-majority. 

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As of 2025, there are an estimated 200 to 250 million Shia Muslims worldwide, which constitutes approximately 10–13% of the total global Muslim population. 

Key demographic points regarding the global Shia population: 

• Total Muslim Population: The total number of Muslims in 2025 is estimated to be around 2 billion people.
• Geographic Concentration: The majority of the world's Shia Muslims live in the Middle East and Asia.
• Majority Countries: Shia Muslims form a majority of the population in several countries, including:
• Iran (where Shia Islam is also the state religion)
• Iraq
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain (around half of the citizen population)