The Muslim population in the Middle East and World grew and spread rapidly due to various historical, cultural, and demographic factors.
Historical Statistics:
1. 632 CE: Approximately 100,000 Muslims in Arabia.
2. 1000 CE: Estimated 10-15 million Muslims worldwide.
3. 1500 CE: Approximately 50-60 million Muslims worldwide.
4. 1900 CE: Estimated 150-200 million Muslims worldwide.
5. 2020 CE: Over 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide (25% of global population).
Growth Rate:
1. 1900-1950: 1.4% annual growth rate.
2. 1950-2000: 2.2% annual growth rate.
3. 2000-2020: 2.5% annual growth rate.
Middle East Muslim Population (2020 estimates):
1. Egypt: 95% Muslim (100 million).
2. Turkey: 97% Muslim (80 million).
3. Iran: 99% Muslim (83 million).
4. Iraq: 99% Muslim (40 million).
5. Saudi Arabia: 97% Muslim (35 million).
Demographic Factors:
1. High birth rates: Large families common in Muslim cultures.(Forced Pregnancies, Rapes are justified in their religion)
2. Conversion: Many non-Muslims forced convert to Islam, especially during Islamic conquests.
3. Immigration: Muslim migration to urban centers and new territories.(As of now migrating to US/UK/EU/CANADA/AUSTRALIA)