Fact check: What is the current estimated number of Muslims in the UK as of 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The current estimated number of Muslims in the UK as of 2025 is not explicitly stated in any of the provided analyses ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. However, some sources provide relevant demographic information: according to a 2021 census, Muslims make up 6.5% of the population in England and Wales ^[2]. Additionally, a 2019 estimate suggests that the Muslim population in England and Wales was approximately 3,369,400, or 5.7% of the population ^[3]. Other sources highlight the growing Muslim population, with 10% of children identifying as Muslim ^[5], and a youthful demographic profile, with a median age of 29 years ^[6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

• The total population of the UK in 2025 is not provided in any of the sources, which is necessary to estimate the current number of Muslims ^[2].
• Some sources focus on the demographic characteristics of British Muslims, such as their strong sense of British identity, English language proficiency, and entrepreneurial spirit ^[6], but do not provide an estimate of the current Muslim population.
• Alternative viewpoints, such as the potential impact of migration or birth rates on the Muslim population, are not explicitly discussed in the provided analyses ^{[1] [3]}.
• The sources also do not account for potential regional variations in the Muslim population within the UK ^{[2] [5]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the current estimated number of Muslims in the UK as of 2025, but none of the provided sources offer a direct answer to this question ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. This lack of information may lead to misinformation or speculation about the current Muslim population in the UK. The sources that provide demographic information, such as the Muslim Council of Britain ^{[1] [6]}, may benefit from a more accurate understanding of the current Muslim population, as it could inform their advocacy and community outreach efforts. On the other hand, sources that focus on fact-checking and debunking misconceptions, such as Reuters ^[2], may benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding estimates of the Muslim population.