Islam in South Sudan

South Sudan is a Christian majority country, with Islam being a minority faith practiced by around 6.2% of the total population as of 2010. Most Muslims in South Sudan welcomed secession in the South Sudanese independence referendum. South Sudan's Muslims welcome secession, Agence France-Presse

The last census to mention the religion of southerners dates back to 1956 where a majority were classified as following traditional beliefs or were Christian, while 18% were Muslim. A Pew Research Center report on Religion and Public Life estimated that in 2010, there were 610,000 Muslims in South Sudan, comprising 6.2% of the country's population.

See also Religion in South Sudan

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Islamic increase perceived in Wau as life is routine.