List of Muslim Countries: Complete Guide for Travelers, Students & Expats
Muslim-majority countries span the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with rich cultural traditions and diverse visa, work, and study opportunities. This guide provides a clean, interlinked list of Muslim-majority countries, a clickable map, regional breakdowns, and a reference table with broad population percentage estimates.
Tip: Click any country name to open its dedicated Visaboards Country Page for visas, jobs, scholarships, and travel guides.
What Is a Muslim-Majority Country?
A Muslim-majority country is a nation where more than half of the population practices Islam. Some countries designate Islam as the state religion, while others are secular but have Muslim majorities. Demographics can change over time, so this list is designed to be evergreen and editorially maintainable.
Muslim-Majority Map
The map highlights Muslim-majority countries. Click a highlighted country to visit its Visaboards page.
Alphabetical List
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Note: A few countries have large Muslim populations without a clear majority. For user intent (e.g., halal travel or community presence), you may also feature India, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Russia, China, Kenya, and Philippines.
Separate Regional Lists
Middle East
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Türkiye (Turkey)
North & West Africa
Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Chad, Sudan
Horn of Africa & Indian Ocean
Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Maldives
Central & South Asia
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Southeast Europe (Balkans)
Southeast Asia
Reference Table: Estimated Muslim %
The percentages below are broad, widely cited estimates for orientation and may vary by year.
| Country | Region | Est. Muslim % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | SE Asia | ~87% | Largest Muslim population |
| Pakistan | South Asia | ~96% | |
| Bangladesh | South Asia | ~90% | |
| Nigeria | W. Africa | ~50%+ | Large Muslim & Christian populations |
| Iran | Middle East | ~99% | Shia majority |
| Türkiye (Turkey) | ME/Europe | ~98% | Secular state |
| Egypt | N. Africa | ~90%+ | Sunni majority |
| Algeria | N. Africa | ~99% | |
| Morocco | N. Africa | ~99% | |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | ~97% | Two Holy Mosques |
| Iraq | Middle East | ~95%+ | Sunni & Shia |
| Afghanistan | South Asia | ~99% | |
| Yemen | Middle East | ~99% | |
| Sudan | Africa | ~90%+ | |
| Somalia | Horn of Africa | ~99% | |
| Jordan | Middle East | ~95%+ | |
| UAE | Middle East | ~75%–80%* | *large expat population |
| Qatar | Middle East | ~65%–75%* | *expat majority |
| Kuwait | Middle East | ~70%–75%* | *expat population |
| Bahrain | Middle East | ~70%–75% | |
| Oman | Middle East | ~85%+ | Ibadi plurality |
| Lebanon | Middle East | mixed/near-majority | Mixed communities |
| Tunisia | N. Africa | ~99% | |
| Libya | N. Africa | ~96%+ | |
| Senegal | W. Africa | ~95%+ | |
| Mauritania | W. Africa | ~99% | |
| Mali | W. Africa | ~90%+ | |
| Niger | W. Africa | ~98% | |
| Sierra Leone | W. Africa | ~60%+ | |
| Guinea | W. Africa | ~85%+ | |
| Guinea-Bissau | W. Africa | ~45%–55% | Near-majority |
| Chad | Central Africa | ~52%–58% | |
| Djibouti | Horn of Africa | ~94% | |
| Comoros | Indian Ocean | ~98% | |
| Uzbekistan | Central Asia | ~88%–96% | |
| Kazakhstan | Central Asia | ~70%+ | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Central Asia | ~85%+ | |
| Tajikistan | Central Asia | ~95%+ | |
| Turkmenistan | Central Asia | ~90%+ | |
| Palestine | Middle East | ~97%+ | |
| Syria | Middle East | ~90%+ | |
| Albania | Europe | ~55%–60% | |
| Malaysia | SE Asia | ~60%+ | |
| Brunei | SE Asia | ~80%+ |
FAQ
How many Muslim-majority countries are there?
There are more than 50 countries where Muslims form a majority. Exact counts vary by methodology and demographic updates.
Do all Muslim-majority countries share the same visa and work rules?
No. Each country sets its own visa, residency, work-permit, and scholarship policies. Select a country above to view its dedicated Visaboards page.
Which regions have the highest concentration of Muslim-majority countries?
The Middle East, North and West Africa, and Central/South Asia have the highest concentrations.
Are the population percentages exact?
They are broad estimates for orientation. Confirm figures using your preferred demographic source before publication.
