Muslim Life in Germany - Deutsche Islam Konferenz

310 Summary and conclusion
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Summary and conclusion
For the first time a study is being presented here that is
not limited to Muslim migrants from the largest migrant groups
such as Turkey or former Yugoslavia, but considers people with
a migrant background from almost 50 different countries of
origin with a relevant Muslim population. The findings show
the need for a differentiated view of the Muslim population in
Germany.
7.1 Summary
Number and structure of Muslims76 The result of the projection based on the MLG survey
and the Central Register of Foreigners is that between
3.8 and 4.3 million Muslims from the countries of origin
considered live in Germany. In view of the fact that
a total of approximately 82 million people live in Germany,
the proportion of Muslims in the total population
is between 4.6 and 5.2 per cent.
If a distinction is made between Alevis and Muslims,
the group of Muslims totals approximately 3.3 – 3.8
million people and the group of Alevis comprises approximately
480,000 – 552,000 people.
At 63 per cent, people of Turkish origin make up the
largest group of Muslims living in Germany, followed
by Muslims from Southeast Europe, who account for
76 The results pertaining to the number and structure of Muslims are based on
analyses of all Muslims living in the households surveyed with a migrant background.