Based on current demographic trends, Islam is projected to be the largest religion in the world by 2050.
A report by the Pew Research Center in 2017 made this prediction based on analysis of fertility rates, age distribution, and conversion rates across different religious groups. While Christianity is currently the world's largest religion, Islam is growing at a faster rate.
Here's a summary of the key factors influencing this projection:
- Higher Fertility Rates: Muslim women, on average, have more children than women of other religious groups.
- Younger Population: The Muslim population is relatively young compared to other religious groups, meaning a larger proportion of Muslims are of childbearing age.
- Continued Growth: Even if fertility rates decline, the existing large Muslim population base ensures continued growth.
It's important to note that these are projections based on current data and trends. Significant social, political, or economic changes could impact these projections. However, based on the information available, Islam is poised to become the world's largest religion by the middle of the 21st century.
