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Muslim population growth in the UK

The growth of the Muslim population in the UK, based on 2021 census data

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Jan 12, 2026
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How does the Muslim population in England compare to other European countries?

England’s Muslim population is among the largest and fastest‑growing in Western Europe: recent sources put Muslims in England (and Wales) at roughly 3–4 million people, about 6–7% of the population, w...

Jan 22, 2026

How did the 2021 census change the map of Muslim populations across London boroughs?

The 2021 census recorded a sharp increase in ’s Muslim population — about 1.32 million people, or roughly 15% of the capital — up by some 306,000 from 2011, at borough level and reinforcing long-stand...