6 Largest Muslim Nations in the World: Latest Census Ranking

October 21, 2024 SOUMI MITRA SOUMI MITRA

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1. Indonesia

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2. Pakistan

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3. India

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4. Bangladesh

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5. Nigeria

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6. Egypt

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