Muslim Population in Germany Rises to Nearly 5.5 Million

The Muslim population in Germany has risen to around 5.5 million and now represents some 6.5% of the total national population {snip}

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) put the total at between 5.3 million and 5.6 million, up around 900,000 since the last survey in 2015.

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“The Muslim population group has become more diverse over recent years as a result of the migration from Middle Eastern countries,” BAMF president Hans-Eckhard Sommer said.

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