By Redaction ARPS Media with Pew Research Center
Between 2010 and 2020, the population of sub-Saharan Africa grew by 31% to reach 1.1 billion. In this region, 62% of people are Christians and 33% are Muslims.
The number of Christians increased to 697 million, representing a 31% rise, while the number of Muslims rose to 369 million, a 34% growth. Overall, the distribution of religions changed little; however, in Guinea-Bissau, the number of people with no religious affiliation increased to 12%.
In Mozambique, the percentage of Christians increased to 61%. Meanwhile, the Christian population declined in Benin, Namibia, and Cape Verde, and Muslim numbers varied in Benin and Tanzania.
Sub-Saharan Africa is the youngest region in the world, with a median age of 19. Christians have a median age of 20, and Muslims have a median age of 17.
Read original Article at: How religious groups’ sizes changed in sub-Saharan Africa, 2010-2020 | Pew Research Center
