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Graphic Truth: Muslim Minorities Around the World

Graphic Truth: Muslim Minorities Around the World
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India's 177 million Muslims are the largest Muslim minority population in the world, even though they account for less than 15 percent of India's total population. Here's a look at the world's largest Muslim minorities, by size and percentage of the population.

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World leaders pose for a family photo at the G7 summit in Évian, France, on June 16, 2026.

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