As of 2010, Christianity was by far the world\u2019s largest religion, with an estimated 2.2 billion adherents, nearly a third (31%) of all 6.9 billion people on Earth. Islam was second, with 1.6 billion adherents, or 23% of the global population.<\/p>\n
But, if current demographic trends continue, Islam will nearly catch up by the middle of the 21st century.<\/p>\n
Between 2010 and 2050, the world\u2019s total population is expected to rise to 9.3 billion, a 35% increase.<\/p>\n
Over that same period, Muslims \u2013 a comparatively youthful population with high fertility rates \u2013 are projected to increase by 73%. The number of Christians also is projected to rise, but more slowly, at about the same rate (35%) as the global population overall.<\/p>\n
As a result, according to the Pew Research projections, by 2050 there will be near parity between Muslims (2.8 billion, or 30% of the population) and Christians (2.9 billion, or 31%), possibly for the first time in history.<\/p>\n
Source: Pew Research<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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