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Muslim population growth in England and Wales 2011-2021

The growth of the Muslim population in England and Wales between 2011 and 2021, driven by demography and migration.

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Jan 25, 2026
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How has the muslim population in England changed since 2010?

Between the 2011 and 2021 censuses the of (counting England & in census releases) grew from roughly 2.7 million to about 3.87 million, raising its share of the population from about 5% to roughly 6.5%...

Jan 7, 2026
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How do 2011 and 2021 Census data compare for Muslim population growth in UK cities and what drives those changes?

The 2021 Census records roughly 3.9 million people identifying as Muslim in England and Wales, up from about 2.7 million in 2011 — an increase of around 44% and a rise in share from roughly 4.8–5.0% t...