Muslim Population in Europe (1960-2026) | Islam In Europe

Europe's religious landscape has shifted significantly since 1960 — shaped by post-colonial migration, labor agreements, refugee movements, and generational change. The Muslim population across the continent has grown substantially over that period, and the country-by-country numbers tell a far more nuanced story than most headlines suggest. In this video, we walk through 66 years of verified demographic data so you can see exactly how this population has changed, where, and why — clearly, calmly, and respectfully. Key Moments: 🏁 1960s baseline — the small, largely labor-migration-driven Muslim populations across post-war Europe 🇫🇷 France's demographic journey — from North African labor migration in the 1960s to today's figures 🇩🇪 Germany's Turkish migration wave — how 1960s labor agreements shaped today's population data 🇬🇧 The UK's South Asian Muslim communities — growth patterns from the 1960s through to 2026 📊 A full country-by-country comparison of Muslim population size and percentage across Europe in 2026 Data Sources: All population data is sourced from the Pew Research Center's Global Religious Futures Project, Eurostat, and national statistical offices across Europe. Music: 'Escape Velocity' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Sentinel' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au If you appreciate calm, data-driven breakdowns of complex topics like this, hit Subscribe and tap the 🔔 bell icon 👇 Now tell us in the comments: Which country's number surprised you the most — and where in Europe are you watching from? #MuslimPopulation #EuropeData #statswithsimon