Aug 17, 2024, 04:00 PM IST
A 2020 survey found 47% of Iranians identify as non-religious, with many abandoning Islam due to political repression. Only 32% still identify as Shi'a Muslims.
Increasing numbers of young Turks are moving away from Islam, with 11% identifying as non-religious due to dissatisfaction with governmental religious influence.
Despite severe penalties for apostasy, 5% of Saudis identified as atheists in a 2017 survey, driven by internet access and information.
Over 30% of young Tunisians identified as non-religious in a 2019 survey, reflecting a trend away from traditional Islam among youth.
Nearly 50% of young Moroccans questioned their religious beliefs in recent surveys, leading many to identify as agnostic or atheist.
Secularism is rising among young Algerians, who are increasingly disillusioned with the role of Islam in government and society.
A growing secular movement is emerging, especially among youth frustrated with sectarian divisions and religious-based political instability.
In Western countries, second and third-generation Muslims are increasingly leaving Islam due to secular and pluralistic societal influences.