Concern Extremism About Islamic Extremism Very concerned
Islamic extremism continues to be a serious concern in nations with substantial Muslim populations. Large majorities in five of the six predominantly Muslim nations surveyed as well as in Nigeria, where roughly half of the population is Muslim, say they are very or somewhat concerned about the rise of Islamic extremism around the world. The only outlier is Turkey, where 39% are concerned.
Many are also worried about the rise of Islamic extremism within their own countries. That is especially the case in Lebanon, where eight-in-ten – including 90% of Christians, 82% of Shia and 67% of Sunnis – express at least some concern. In Nigeria, roughly three-quarters (76%) are concerned about Islamic extremism in their country, including 83% of Muslims and 68% of Christians.
Nearly two-thirds of Pakistanis (65%) express concern about Islamic extremism in their country, but fears have declined since last year, when 79% shared that view. About six-in-ten in Egypt (61%) and Indonesia (59%) and more than four-in-ten in Jordan (44%) and Turkey (43%) are also concerned about extremism in their countries.
Concern Extremism About Islamic  | Extremism  | Very concerned  | Somew hat concerned  | In the World?  | SENET  | Nigeria  | 44  | 29  | 73  | Indonesia  | 40  | 32  | 72  | Jordan  | 31  | 39  | 70  | Egypt  | 30  | 40  | 70  | Lebanon  | 40  | 29  | 69  | Pakistan  | 36  | 27  | 63  | Turkey  | 19  | 20  | 39  | In Your Country?  | SENET  | Lebanon  | 50  | 30  | 80  | Nigeria  | 76  | 47  | 29  | Pakistan  | 37  | 28  | 65  | Egypt  | 20  | 41  | 61  | Indonesia  | 22  | 37  | 59  | Jordan  | 19  | 25  | 44  | Turkey 20  | 23  | 43  | Based on full samples in each country.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER Q30 8 Q31, 