The global Sunni Muslim population is estimated to be over 1.6 billion as of 2025, making up around 85–90% of the world’s Muslim population. Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam and is dominant in countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nigeria. Sunni Muslims follow the traditions (Sunnah) of the Prophet Muhammad and are historically linked with the four major Sunni schools of thought: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali. This guide offers a verified, easy-to-understand overview of the global Sunni population, their geographic distribution, and their cultural and religious significance, without any misinformation or errors.

List of Key Facts:

• Over 1.6 billion Sunni Muslims globally as of 2025

• Largest Sunni population found in Indonesia

• Majority of Muslims in South Asia and the Middle East are Sunni

• Includes four main schools: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali

• Sunni Islam accounts for approximately 85–90% of all Muslims