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National Muslim population

The population of Muslims in the UK, as recorded in the 2021 UK census, and its comparison to the population in London.

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Jan 17, 2026

How many Muslims lived in the UK in 2021 and what are projections for 2025?

The 2021 UK Census and government-derived summaries record just under four million people identifying as Muslim across the United Kingdom, roughly 6% of the population (England & Wales counted 3,868,1...

Jan 6, 2026

What is the total muslim population in the UK as of 2025?

The best available, officially sourced snapshot places the United Kingdom’s Muslim population at roughly 4 million people, based on 2021 census data as compiled and summarized by the Muslim Council of...