Muslim immigration to the US continues to rise, expected to reach 1.1 million by 2030: Report

Washington: Muslim immigration to the United States has steadily increased since the 1990s, despite a temporary decline after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, according to a Pew Research Center report.

The number of Muslim immigrants grew from nearly 50,000 in 1992 to over 115,000 by 2009. By 2030, more than 130,000 Muslims are expected to obtain permanent residency in the US annually.

Among these immigrants, the highest number—22,000—will be from Pakistan, followed by Bangladesh (16,000), Somalia (14,000), Iran (11,000), and Iraq (7,000).

Following the 9/11 attacks, stricter immigration policies led to a temporary decline in Muslim immigration.

However, by 2009, the numbers had rebounded, surpassing 115,000. The share of Muslim immigrants among all new permanent residents increased from 5.1% in 1992 to 10.2% in 2009.

By 2030, Muslim immigrants are projected to make up 11.4% of new permanent residents, bringing the total number of Muslim immigrants in the US to 1.1 million.