 Muslim Population In Pakistan 2023

According to the 2022 revision of the World Factbook, the Muslim population in Pakistan in 2023 is estimated to be 220,892,149, or 96.4% of the total population.

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This makes Pakistan the country with the second-largest Muslim population in the world, after Indonesia.

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The majority of Muslims in Pakistan are Sunni Muslims, followed by Shia Muslims. There are also small minorities of Ahmadi Muslims, Ismaili Muslims, and Sufi Muslims.

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Islam has been the dominant religion in Pakistan since its independence in 1947.

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The country's constitution declares Islam to be the state religion, and the government provides financial support to mosques and madrassas (Islamic schools).

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The Muslim population in Pakistan is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

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This is due to a number of factors, including high birth rates among Muslims, immigration from other Muslim-majority countries, and religious conversions.

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