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You dont know what you are talking about. Stop making fairy tales!
Albania has about 60% muslims population and behaves like any other atheist state. Bosnia and Herzegovina (The original name of the country) has about 50% muslims population.
I am beginning to wonder if you truly live in Germany. So far your knowledge of Europe leaves too much to be desired.
World Population Review
Albania Population 2021 (Live)
2,872,978
1M1.5M2M2.5M3M19601980200020202040206020802021
2096
PopTotal: 1.2M
Albania is currently growing very slowly, with a growth rate of just 0.34%. By 2030, Albania's population is expected to be 3.31 million according to the United Nations projections. These projections also predict a contraction of the country's population after 2032, with the population decreasing steadily until the end of the century.
Albania Population Projections
The annual growth rate of the population in Albania has been wavering between small percentages on both sides of zero since the turn of the century, gaining numbers just to lose some a few years later leading to little overall change. As of 2019, the population was close to a standstill growing at just 0.14% a year. Net migration is relatively low, yet negative, and the largest contributing factor to the low amount has been the below-average birth rate of 1.71 children being born to the average Albanian woman, a number that the Albanian death rate has recently surpassed. The birth rate has been declining steadily for a while now, and starting in 2020 the government will start offering financial incentives to parents to increase the number of babies born.
Albania Population Growth
The declining growth rate in Albania is expected to continue in the coming years, with the rate becoming negative around the year 2027 and getting down to roughly -0.66% in 2050. Over this period, it is expected that the net migration will remain negative, but steady and that the decrease in numbers will be due to the increasing gap between the low birth rate and high death rate. Current projections believe that the population of Albania will be roughly 2,942,034 in 2020, before declining to 2,933,419 in 2030, 2,833,058 by 2040, and 2,663,591 by the year 2050.
Population Rank
140
Growth Rate
-0.09% (213th)
World Percentage
0.04%
Density
105/km² (108th)
Land Area
27,400 km²
The current population of Albania is 2,872,978 based on projections of the latest United Nations data. The UN estimates the July 1, 2021 population at 2,872,933.
Albania Growth Rate
-1.00%0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%1960197019801990200020102020
Albania Population 2021 (Live)
Albania Population Clock
| Albania Population (as of 6/27/2021) | 2,872,978 |
| Last UN Estimate (July 1, 2021) | 2,872,933 |
| Births per Day | 89 |
| Deaths per Day | 66 |
| Migrations per Day | -38 |
| Net Change per Day | -15 |
| Population Change Since Jan. 1 | -2,670 |
- Net decrease of 1 person every } -15
- Population estimates based on interpolation of data from World Population Prospects
Estimate as of June 27, 2021 is: 2,872,466
Components of Population Change
| One birth every 16 minutes |
| One death every 22 minutes | |
| One net migrant every 38 minutes | |
| Net loss of one person every 96 minutes |
Population
17K+
100K+
250K+
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Tirana | 374,801 |
| Durres | 122,034 |
| Elbasan | 100,903 |
| Vlore | 89,546 |
| Shkoder | 88,245 |
| Pogradec | 61,530 |
| Fier-Cifci | 60,995 |
| Patos | 60,000 |
| Korce | 58,259 |
| Fier | 56,297 |
Roughly 58% of the people living in Albania reside in or around a major metropolitan area. The largest city is Albania's capital, Tiranë, which has a population of 421,000, with a greater metropolitan population of 764,000. Tiranë is the cultural, economic, social and political center of the nation, sitting in a valley between the Dajiti Mountain and the Adriatic Sea. The second-largest metropolitan area in Albania is the ancient city of Durrës has a population of 201,519 and is the heart of the nation's economy. Other major cities include Vlorë (141,513), Elbasan (126,703) and Shkodër (102,075).
Albania Population Density Map
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| Year |
|---|
| Population | Growth Rate | Density (km²) | Population Rank | Density Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,872,933 | -0.09% | 104.85 | 140 | 108 |
| 2020 | 2,877,797 | -0.11% | 105.03 | 140 | 108 |
| 2019 | 2,880,917 | -0.06% | 105.14 | 140 | 107 |
| 2018 | 2,882,740 | -0.05% | 105.21 | 140 | 107 |
| 2017 | 2,884,169 | -0.08% | 105.26 | 140 | 106 |
| 2016 | 2,886,438 | -0.14% | 105.34 | 141 | 104 |
| 2015 | 2,890,513 | -0.39% | 105.49 | 141 | 102 |
| 2010 | 2,948,023 | -0.92% | 107.59 | 138 | 101 |
| 2005 | 3,086,810 | -0.27% | 112.66 | 134 | 92 |
| 2000 | 3,129,243 | 0.10% | 114.21 | 131 | 88 |
| 1995 | 3,112,936 | -1.08% | 113.61 | 130 | 82 |
| 1990 | 3,286,073 | 2.04% | 119.93 | 125 | 77 |
| 1985 | 2,969,672 | 2.05% | 108.38 | 125 | 79 |
| 1980 | 2,682,690 | 2.15% | 97.91 | 125 | 85 |
| 1975 | 2,411,732 | 2.32% | 88.02 | 126 | 85 |
| 1970 | 2,150,707 | 2.55% | 78.49 | 125 | 89 |
| 1965 | 1,896,171 | 3.00% | 69.20 | 124 | 92 |
| 1960 | 1,636,090 | 2.87% | 59.71 | 124 | 96 |
| 1955 | 1,419,994 | 2.37% | 51.82 | 127 | 99 |
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| Year |
|---|
| Population | Growth Rate | Density (km²) | Population Rank | Density Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,866,374 | -0.12% | 104.61 | 140 | 110 |
| 2023 | 2,858,430 | -0.17% | 104.32 | 140 | 111 |
| 2024 | 2,849,657 | -0.22% | 104.00 | 141 | 111 |
| 2025 | 2,840,464 | -0.26% | 103.67 | 141 | 115 |
| 2030 | 2,786,974 | -0.38% | 101.71 | 143 | 121 |
| 2035 | 2,721,082 | -0.48% | 99.31 | 146 | 123 |
| 2040 | 2,634,384 | -0.65% | 96.15 | 146 | 127 |
| 2045 | 2,533,645 | -0.78% | 92.47 | 148 | 134 |
| 2050 | 2,424,061 | -0.88% | 88.47 | 148 | 141 |
| 2055 | 2,309,101 | -0.97% | 84.27 | 149 | 146 |
| 2060 | 2,190,895 | -1.04% | 79.96 | 149 | 149 |
| 2065 | 2,069,447 | -1.13% | 75.53 | 149 | 151 |
| 2070 | 1,942,260 | -1.26% | 70.89 | 150 | 156 |
| 2075 | 1,805,975 | -1.44% | 65.91 | 152 | 157 |
| 2080 | 1,659,730 | -1.68% | 60.57 | 155 | 162 |
| 2085 | 1,508,105 | -1.90% | 55.04 | 155 | 169 |
| 2090 | 1,358,697 | -2.07% | 49.59 | 155 | 171 |
| 2095 | 1,218,363 | -2.16% | 44.47 | 159 | 175 |
Albania Population Pyramid 2021
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Albania Median Age
32.9
Total
31.6
Male
34.3
Female
Albania Population by Age
There are 2,273,605 adults in Albania.
Albania Population Pyramid
Albania Demographics
Ethnicity is a delicate issue in Albania, and one that is debated. Official statistics show Albania is very homogeneous with more than 97% Albanian majority, but minority groups like the Roman, Greeks and Macedonians have questioned this data and claim a larger share. Three national minorities are recognized: Greeks, Macedonians and Montenegrins.
There are also two cultural minorities -- Aromanians and Romani -- and other Albanian minorities like the Bulgarians and Jews. The Greek government estimates 300,000 Greeks in the country, while the Albanian government claims just 60,000.
At the 2011 census, the population of Albania was officially 83% Albanian, 0.9% Greek, 0.2% Macedonian, 0.01% Montenegrin, 0.3% Aromanian, 0.3% Romani, 0.1% Balkan Egyptian, 14% no declared ethnicity and 1.6% not relevant.
Many minority groups have criticized the country's census law which imposes a $1,000 fine on anyone who declares an ethnicity that differs from what is on their birth certificate.
Albania Religion, Economy and Politics
Almost 58% of Albanian's are Muslim, with a Christian population of 17%. About 25% of the population belongs to another religion or has no religion. While Albania was the only European country whose Jewish population grew during the Holocaust, the mass emigration to Israel has left just 200 Albanian Jews in the country. In 1967 Albania saw a violent crackdown on any religious activity and became the world's first officially Atheist state.
As a developing nation, the economy in Albania has been particularly susceptible to the fluctuations of the world market and has experienced some downturn in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Agriculture employs nearly half of the Albanian population, but 19% of the nation's GDP. Common crops include tobacco, citrus, figs, grapes and various vegetables. There is also something of a strong wine industry in Albania. Albania is currently experiencing high amounts of public debt and remittances continue to be a significant source of the country's GDP.
Albania Population History
The Italian army invaded the land that is now Albania just before the beginning of the Second World War to cut through and attack Greece. By 1943, the Germans had forced the Italians to surrender and took control of Albania, but the Albanian Communist Party resisted and forced the Germans to withdraw just a year later. As they became more independent, the strength of the communist party increased and by 1948 Albania had broken ties with Yugoslavia in favor of an alliance with the Soviet Union. Their relationship with the Soviet Union was short-lived, however, and by 1961 Albania had allied itself with China.
In 1989, after the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, politics in Albania became less extreme as independent political parties began forming and Albanians were allowed to travel abroad, and by 1992 the Democratic party had won the election. In 1997, the son of a late king, Leka, returned to Albania after years in hiding in a failed attempt to restore a monarchy, but he did manage to stir up enough trouble to have communism be able to take a stronghold again. Between 1999-2002, Albania saw an influx in immigrants from Kosovo in response to their country's political unrest.
Albania has a very low fertility rate of just 1.49 children per woman, and massive migration affected its demographics after the fall of Communism in 1990. Between 1991 and 2004, close to 1 million people left Albania, most destined for Greece, and the population decreased in the North and South of the country and increased in Tirana and Durrës.
Religious Demographics Of Bosnia And Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a nation that has several religions, including Islam, Christianity (predoominately Orthodox and Roman Catholic), independent religions, and atheists. Atheists refer to the non-religious members of the population. The country has experienced frequent wars that have seen changes in the composition of the faiths. However, the Islam community is still dominant faith in the country. There are three predominant ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats. Bosniaks are mainly adherents of the Islamic religion, while Serbs are more likely to be followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Croats are mostly Roman Catholic.
Islam
During the Ottoman rule, Muslims from other countries escaping wars migrated into the Bosnia and Herzegovina, thereby increasing the population of Muslims in the country. Another factor that led to increased Islam population was the conversion of non-Muslims to Islam religion.At the end of the Ottoman rule, Muslims had the largest population. Currently, Islam is still the most popular religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 51% following. The majority of the Muslims are Bosniaks who also form the largest portion of the entire country's population (48%). Although the citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina is known as a Bosnian, in the country there is a distinction between a Herzegovinian and a Bosnian and is often maintained a regional but not an ethnic identity. Intermarriage between different ethnic groups was common before 1990, but extremist politics that was associated with Milosevic stirred distrust which led to ethnic cleansing which left millions dead or homeless.
Eastern Orthodox Christians
Eastern Orthodox Christianity is the second largest religious grouping in Bosnia and Herzegovina after Islam, and the most widespread denomination of Christian religion in the country. When the Ottomans conquered the Kingdom of Bosnia in around 1463, it created radical changes in the religious structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The period was the time when Islam was taking root, but also Orthodox Christianity was also spreading into the country, and Sultan Mehmed promised to protect the Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, the Orthodox Church enjoyed some support from the Ottoman rule. The Ottomans also introduced some Orthodox Christian followers into Bosnia from other Balkans region. Orthodox Christians currently form 31% of the total population in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Many of these Orthodox members are mainly Serbs.
Roman Catholics
Roman Catholics were not very common in Bosnia's past. However, they have long had a presence in the region, though in smaller numbers. There were around 50,000 Catholics at most during the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Many Roman Catholics, alongside large numbers of Orthodox Christians, fled during the Ottoman Rule. They fled to Croatia and Slovenia where they settled. Current statistics show that the number of Roman Catholics remains lower compared to Muslims and Orthodox Christians. The Catholics constitutes 15% of the total population most of whom are of Croat ethnic group.
Other Religions and Atheists
During the Ottoman rule, other religions now seen had largely not been established within the country. However, with the end of Ottoman reign, some other Protestant religions increased due to foreigners' entry into the country. A small part of the population identifies themselves as non-religious or atheist, and they form 3% of the total population. These communities are among the marginalized minority in the country.
Religion in Bosnian Society and Culture
Religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina has undergone many changes over the years, and it is part of the daily life of many of the citizens, having a direct effect on their social and cultural outlooks. There has been discrimination based on religious belief and even religious intolerance. Some religious objects have been used to cause religious or ethnic tension and conflicts and use for political expediency.
Religious Demographics Of Bosnia And Herzegovina
| Rank | Belief System | Adherents' Share of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islam | 51% |
| 2 | Eastern Orthodox Christian | 31% |
| 3 | Roman Catholic | 15% |
| 4 | Other Beliefs | 2% |
| 5 | Atheist or Agnostic | 1% |
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Lingering Ottoman influences are still evidenced by the fact that more than half of the nation's residents are Muslim.
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You are right. No I don’t live in Germany I live next to Peng Li yuan.You dont know what you are talking about. Stop making fairy tales!
Albania has about 60% muslims population and behaves like any other atheist state. Bosnia and Herzegovina (The original name of the country) has about 50% muslims population.
I am beginning to wonder if you truly live in Germany. So far your knowledge of Europe leaves too much to be desired.
World Population Review
Albania Population 2021 (Live)
2,872,978
1M1.5M2M2.5M3M19601980200020202040206020802021
2096
PopTotal: 1.2M
Albania is currently growing very slowly, with a growth rate of just 0.34%. By 2030, Albania's population is expected to be 3.31 million according to the United Nations projections. These projections also predict a contraction of the country's population after 2032, with the population decreasing steadily until the end of the century.
Albania Population Projections
The annual growth rate of the population in Albania has been wavering between small percentages on both sides of zero since the turn of the century, gaining numbers just to lose some a few years later leading to little overall change. As of 2019, the population was close to a standstill growing at just 0.14% a year. Net migration is relatively low, yet negative, and the largest contributing factor to the low amount has been the below-average birth rate of 1.71 children being born to the average Albanian woman, a number that the Albanian death rate has recently surpassed. The birth rate has been declining steadily for a while now, and starting in 2020 the government will start offering financial incentives to parents to increase the number of babies born.
Albania Population Growth
The declining growth rate in Albania is expected to continue in the coming years, with the rate becoming negative around the year 2027 and getting down to roughly -0.66% in 2050. Over this period, it is expected that the net migration will remain negative, but steady and that the decrease in numbers will be due to the increasing gap between the low birth rate and high death rate. Current projections believe that the population of Albania will be roughly 2,942,034 in 2020, before declining to 2,933,419 in 2030, 2,833,058 by 2040, and 2,663,591 by the year 2050.
Population Rank
140
Growth Rate
-0.09% (213th)
World Percentage
0.04%
Density
105/km² (108th)
Land Area
27,400 km²
The current population of Albania is 2,872,978 based on projections of the latest United Nations data. The UN estimates the July 1, 2021 population at 2,872,933.
Albania Growth Rate
-1.00%0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%1960197019801990200020102020
Albania Population 2021 (Live)
Albania Population Clock
Albania Population (as of 6/27/2021) 2,872,978 Last UN Estimate (July 1, 2021) 2,872,933 Births per Day 89 Deaths per Day 66 Migrations per Day -38 Net Change per Day -15 Population Change Since Jan. 1 -2,670 Albania Population Estimator
- Net decrease of 1 person every } -15
- Population estimates based on interpolation of data from World Population Prospects
Estimate as of June 27, 2021 is: 2,872,466
Components of Population Change
One birth every 16 minutes Albania Population Clock
One death every 22 minutes One net migrant every 38 minutes Net loss of one person every 96 minutes
Population
17K+
100K+
250K+
The Southeastern European nation of Albania is located on the Balkan Peninsula along the Adriatic and Ionian seas and sharing borders with Greece, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Albania is fairly densely populated for a small country with 2,938,938 people living in 11,100 square miles (28,748 square kilometers) of area, which ranks 146th in terms of area. These numbers give Albania a population density of 265 people per square mile (102 people per square kilometer), which ranks 85th in the world in this regard.
Name Population Tirana 374,801 Durres 122,034 Elbasan 100,903 Vlore 89,546 Shkoder 88,245 Pogradec 61,530 Fier-Cifci 60,995 Patos 60,000 Korce 58,259 Fier 56,297
Roughly 58% of the people living in Albania reside in or around a major metropolitan area. The largest city is Albania's capital, Tiranë, which has a population of 421,000, with a greater metropolitan population of 764,000. Tiranë is the cultural, economic, social and political center of the nation, sitting in a valley between the Dajiti Mountain and the Adriatic Sea. The second-largest metropolitan area in Albania is the ancient city of Durrës has a population of 201,519 and is the heart of the nation's economy. Other major cities include Vlorë (141,513), Elbasan (126,703) and Shkodër (102,075).
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Year Albania Population by Year (Historical)
Population Growth Rate Density (km²) Population Rank Density Rank 2021 2,872,933 -0.09% 104.85 140 108 2020 2,877,797 -0.11% 105.03 140 108 2019 2,880,917 -0.06% 105.14 140 107 2018 2,882,740 -0.05% 105.21 140 107 2017 2,884,169 -0.08% 105.26 140 106 2016 2,886,438 -0.14% 105.34 141 104 2015 2,890,513 -0.39% 105.49 141 102 2010 2,948,023 -0.92% 107.59 138 101 2005 3,086,810 -0.27% 112.66 134 92 2000 3,129,243 0.10% 114.21 131 88 1995 3,112,936 -1.08% 113.61 130 82 1990 3,286,073 2.04% 119.93 125 77 1985 2,969,672 2.05% 108.38 125 79 1980 2,682,690 2.15% 97.91 125 85 1975 2,411,732 2.32% 88.02 126 85 1970 2,150,707 2.55% 78.49 125 89 1965 1,896,171 3.00% 69.20 124 92 1960 1,636,090 2.87% 59.71 124 96 1955 1,419,994 2.37% 51.82 127 99
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Year Albania Population by Year (Projections)
Population Growth Rate Density (km²) Population Rank Density Rank 2022 2,866,374 -0.12% 104.61 140 110 2023 2,858,430 -0.17% 104.32 140 111 2024 2,849,657 -0.22% 104.00 141 111 2025 2,840,464 -0.26% 103.67 141 115 2030 2,786,974 -0.38% 101.71 143 121 2035 2,721,082 -0.48% 99.31 146 123 2040 2,634,384 -0.65% 96.15 146 127 2045 2,533,645 -0.78% 92.47 148 134 2050 2,424,061 -0.88% 88.47 148 141 2055 2,309,101 -0.97% 84.27 149 146 2060 2,190,895 -1.04% 79.96 149 149 2065 2,069,447 -1.13% 75.53 149 151 2070 1,942,260 -1.26% 70.89 150 156 2075 1,805,975 -1.44% 65.91 152 157 2080 1,659,730 -1.68% 60.57 155 162 2085 1,508,105 -1.90% 55.04 155 169 2090 1,358,697 -2.07% 49.59 155 171 2095 1,218,363 -2.16% 44.47 159 175
Albania Population Pyramid 2021
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Albania Median Age
32.9
Total
31.6
Male
34.3
Female
Albania Population by Age
There are 2,273,605 adults in Albania.
Albania Population Pyramid
Albania Demographics
Ethnicity is a delicate issue in Albania, and one that is debated. Official statistics show Albania is very homogeneous with more than 97% Albanian majority, but minority groups like the Roman, Greeks and Macedonians have questioned this data and claim a larger share. Three national minorities are recognized: Greeks, Macedonians and Montenegrins.
There are also two cultural minorities -- Aromanians and Romani -- and other Albanian minorities like the Bulgarians and Jews. The Greek government estimates 300,000 Greeks in the country, while the Albanian government claims just 60,000.
At the 2011 census, the population of Albania was officially 83% Albanian, 0.9% Greek, 0.2% Macedonian, 0.01% Montenegrin, 0.3% Aromanian, 0.3% Romani, 0.1% Balkan Egyptian, 14% no declared ethnicity and 1.6% not relevant.
Many minority groups have criticized the country's census law which imposes a $1,000 fine on anyone who declares an ethnicity that differs from what is on their birth certificate.
Albania Religion, Economy and Politics
Almost 58% of Albanian's are Muslim, with a Christian population of 17%. About 25% of the population belongs to another religion or has no religion. While Albania was the only European country whose Jewish population grew during the Holocaust, the mass emigration to Israel has left just 200 Albanian Jews in the country. In 1967 Albania saw a violent crackdown on any religious activity and became the world's first officially Atheist state.
As a developing nation, the economy in Albania has been particularly susceptible to the fluctuations of the world market and has experienced some downturn in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Agriculture employs nearly half of the Albanian population, but 19% of the nation's GDP. Common crops include tobacco, citrus, figs, grapes and various vegetables. There is also something of a strong wine industry in Albania. Albania is currently experiencing high amounts of public debt and remittances continue to be a significant source of the country's GDP.
Albania Population History
The Italian army invaded the land that is now Albania just before the beginning of the Second World War to cut through and attack Greece. By 1943, the Germans had forced the Italians to surrender and took control of Albania, but the Albanian Communist Party resisted and forced the Germans to withdraw just a year later. As they became more independent, the strength of the communist party increased and by 1948 Albania had broken ties with Yugoslavia in favor of an alliance with the Soviet Union. Their relationship with the Soviet Union was short-lived, however, and by 1961 Albania had allied itself with China.
In 1989, after the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, politics in Albania became less extreme as independent political parties began forming and Albanians were allowed to travel abroad, and by 1992 the Democratic party had won the election. In 1997, the son of a late king, Leka, returned to Albania after years in hiding in a failed attempt to restore a monarchy, but he did manage to stir up enough trouble to have communism be able to take a stronghold again. Between 1999-2002, Albania saw an influx in immigrants from Kosovo in response to their country's political unrest.
Albania has a very low fertility rate of just 1.49 children per woman, and massive migration affected its demographics after the fall of Communism in 1990. Between 1991 and 2004, close to 1 million people left Albania, most destined for Greece, and the population decreased in the North and South of the country and increased in Tirana and Durrës.
Religious Demographics Of Bosnia And Herzegovina
The Emperor's Mosque, Sarajevo.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a nation that has several religions, including Islam, Christianity (predoominately Orthodox and Roman Catholic), independent religions, and atheists. Atheists refer to the non-religious members of the population. The country has experienced frequent wars that have seen changes in the composition of the faiths. However, the Islam community is still dominant faith in the country. There are three predominant ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats. Bosniaks are mainly adherents of the Islamic religion, while Serbs are more likely to be followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Croats are mostly Roman Catholic.
Islam
During the Ottoman rule, Muslims from other countries escaping wars migrated into the Bosnia and Herzegovina, thereby increasing the population of Muslims in the country. Another factor that led to increased Islam population was the conversion of non-Muslims to Islam religion.At the end of the Ottoman rule, Muslims had the largest population. Currently, Islam is still the most popular religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 51% following. The majority of the Muslims are Bosniaks who also form the largest portion of the entire country's population (48%). Although the citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina is known as a Bosnian, in the country there is a distinction between a Herzegovinian and a Bosnian and is often maintained a regional but not an ethnic identity. Intermarriage between different ethnic groups was common before 1990, but extremist politics that was associated with Milosevic stirred distrust which led to ethnic cleansing which left millions dead or homeless.
Eastern Orthodox Christians
Eastern Orthodox Christianity is the second largest religious grouping in Bosnia and Herzegovina after Islam, and the most widespread denomination of Christian religion in the country. When the Ottomans conquered the Kingdom of Bosnia in around 1463, it created radical changes in the religious structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The period was the time when Islam was taking root, but also Orthodox Christianity was also spreading into the country, and Sultan Mehmed promised to protect the Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, the Orthodox Church enjoyed some support from the Ottoman rule. The Ottomans also introduced some Orthodox Christian followers into Bosnia from other Balkans region. Orthodox Christians currently form 31% of the total population in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Many of these Orthodox members are mainly Serbs.
Roman Catholics
Roman Catholics were not very common in Bosnia's past. However, they have long had a presence in the region, though in smaller numbers. There were around 50,000 Catholics at most during the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Many Roman Catholics, alongside large numbers of Orthodox Christians, fled during the Ottoman Rule. They fled to Croatia and Slovenia where they settled. Current statistics show that the number of Roman Catholics remains lower compared to Muslims and Orthodox Christians. The Catholics constitutes 15% of the total population most of whom are of Croat ethnic group.
Other Religions and Atheists
During the Ottoman rule, other religions now seen had largely not been established within the country. However, with the end of Ottoman reign, some other Protestant religions increased due to foreigners' entry into the country. A small part of the population identifies themselves as non-religious or atheist, and they form 3% of the total population. These communities are among the marginalized minority in the country.
Religion in Bosnian Society and Culture
Religion in Bosnia and Herzegovina has undergone many changes over the years, and it is part of the daily life of many of the citizens, having a direct effect on their social and cultural outlooks. There has been discrimination based on religious belief and even religious intolerance. Some religious objects have been used to cause religious or ethnic tension and conflicts and use for political expediency.
Religious Demographics Of Bosnia And Herzegovina
Rank Belief System Adherents' Share of Population 1 Islam 51% 2 Eastern Orthodox Christian 31% 3 Roman Catholic 15% 4 Other Beliefs 2% 5 Atheist or Agnostic 1%
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I predicted Bosnia is the next to join the EU, while you suddenly talked of Albania. What has one thing to do with the other?
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