Muslim-Majority Countries in SAARC

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) includes five member states with Muslim-majority populations:

1. Afghanistan – Over 99% Muslim.
2. Bangladesh – ~91% Muslim.
3. Maldives – 100% Muslim (constitutionally).
4. Pakistan – ~96% Muslim.
5. Sri Lanka – Note: Sri Lanka is predominantly Buddhist (~70%); Muslims are ~10%. It is often listed in this context due to its significant Muslim minority and historical ties, but it is not a Muslim-majority nation.

The other SAARC members—India, Nepal, Bhutan—have Hindu or Buddhist majorities.