31 datasets found
  1. Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales, by region

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    Updated Jun 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales, by region [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/868696/muslim-population-in-england-and-wales/
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    Jun 25, 2025
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    Time period covered
    2019
    Area covered
    England, Wales, United Kingdom
    Description

    In 2019, there were estimated to be approximately **** million Muslims living in London, making it the region of England and Wales with the highest Muslim population. Large Muslim populations also live in other English regions, such as the West Midlands, the North West, and Yorkshire.

  2. Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales, by local authority

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    Updated Aug 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales, by local authority [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/870608/leading-cities-by-muslim-population-england/
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    Aug 12, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2016
    Area covered
    England
    Description

    In 2016, it was estimated that Birmingham had the largest Muslim population of any local authority in England and Wales at approximately 280 thousand people. Newham and Tower Hamlets, both boroughs of London, had the second and third-largest Muslim populations at 135 and 128 thousand respectively.

  3. Projected proportion of Muslims in selected European countries 2016-2050, by...

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Projected proportion of Muslims in selected European countries 2016-2050, by scenario [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/871324/projected-proportion-of-muslims-in-select-european-countries/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    This statistic displays the projected Muslim population proportions in selected European countries in 2050, by scenario. In 2010 the proportion of Muslims in the population of Germany was *** percent, compared with *** percent in the UK and *** percent in France. Depending on the different migration scenarios estimated here, Germany's share of Muslims in the population could rise up to **** percent of it's population by 2050, higher than both the UK and France, with projected Muslim populations of **** and ** percent respectively.

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    Bradford Council populations

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    Updated Sep 25, 2021
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    City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (2021). Bradford Council populations [Dataset]. https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/bradford-council-populations
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 25, 2021
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    City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Bradford
    Description

    The latest population figures produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 28 June 2018 show that an estimated 534,800 people live in Bradford District – an increase of 2,300 people (0.4%) since the previous year.

    Bradford District is the fifth largest metropolitan district (in terms of population) in England, after Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester although the District’s population growth is lower than other major cities.

    The increase in the District’s population is largely due to “natural change”- there have been around 3,300 more births than deaths, although this has been balanced by a larger number of people leaving Bradford to live in other parts of the UK than coming to live here and a lower number of international migrants. In 2016/17 the net internal migration was -2,700 and the net international migration was 1,700.

    A large proportion of Bradford’s population is dominated by the younger age groups. More than one-quarter (29%) of the District’s population is aged less than 20 and nearly seven in ten people are aged less than 50. Bradford has the highest percentage of the under 16 population in England after the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Slough Borough Council and Luton Borough Council.

    The population of Bradford is ethnically diverse. The largest proportion of the district’s population (63.9%) identifies themselves as White British. The district has the largest proportion of people of Pakistani ethnic origin (20.3%) in England.

    The largest religious group in Bradford is Christian (45.9% of the population). Nearly one quarter of the population (24.7%) are Muslim. Just over one fifth of the district’s population (20.7%) stated that they had no religion.

    There are 216,813 households in the Bradford district. Most households own their own home (29.3% outright and 35.7% with a mortgage). The percentage of privately rented households is 18.1%. 29.6% of households were single person households.

    Information from the Annual Population Survey in December 2017 found that Bradford has 228,100 people aged 16-64 in employment. At 68% this is significantly lower than the national rate (74.9%). 91,100 (around 1 in 3 people) aged 16-64, are not in work. The claimant count rate is 2.9% which is higher than the regional and national averages.

    Skill levels are improving with 26.5% of 16 to 74 year olds educated to degree level. 18% of the district’s employed residents work in retail/wholesale. The percentage of people working in manufacturing has continued to decrease from 13.4% in 2009 to 11.9% in 2016. This is still higher than the average for Great Britain (8.1%).

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    Religious nurture in Muslim families - Dataset - B2FIND

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    Updated Nov 3, 2023
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    (2023). Religious nurture in Muslim families - Dataset - B2FIND [Dataset]. https://b2find.eudat.eu/dataset/a3636c68-9d11-521e-af28-04d92a9303b9
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    Nov 3, 2023
    Description

    This research project aimed to describe and explain how children of primary school age and under are brought up to be Muslims. The project began with secondary quantitative analysis of the Home Office Citizenship Survey. The main part of the research was a qualitative case study of Muslims in Cardiff. Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were used in 60 families with at least one child and usually two parents. In 24 of these families, children kept oral diaries and took photographs of places and events with religious significance. Observations were also carried out by researchers of formal education. The proposed research aims to describe and explain how children of primary school age and under are brought up to be Muslims. The topic of religious nurture is of interest in relation to all faiths, but given the diversity of schools of thought and ethnic groups amongst British Muslims, there is a strong argument for a detailed study of Islam in particular. Since there has already been attention paid by researchers to Muslim adolescents and 'young people' in recent years, the intention for this proposed project is to focus on families with children of primary school age and younger. The research questions are as follows: - How do different family members negotiate religious nurture in the context of a non-Muslim society? - How do children understand their religion? - How does religious nurture differ according to children's age, perceived stage and gender? - How does religious nurture differ between families according to religious traditions, ethnic backgrounds and social class? - How does religious nurture fit with parents' attempts to transmit ethnic and national identities to children? - How important is ritual to religious nurture? Are there particular places that have religious significance? - Is there evidence of increasing secular influences on Islamic beliefs and practices in Muslim families? - Is there evidence that ideas of spirituality and personal well-being are meaningful to Muslim families? The first task will be secondary quantitative analysis of existing government survey data (including the Home Office's Citizenship Survey). This analysis will both be of substantive interest in its own right and will also inform the sampling strategy for the main element of the research project, which is a qualitative case study of Muslims in Cardiff. This particular location has been chosen because its diverse Muslim population is fairly representative of the range of Muslim traditions and different ethnic groups in the UK. The qualitative research will consist of the following elements: - In 60 families there will be semi-structured interviews with at least one child and usually with two parents (although other family members would also be invited to take part) - In 30 of these families, children will be asked to keep oral diaries (via digital recorders) and to take photographs of places and events with religious significance - In 15 of these families there will also be some observation by the researchers of everyday religious practices. As well as being presented to academic audiences via a book, journals and conferences, there will be a public event to launch the research for a non-academic audience and a 'family day' for people who participated in the research, which will include child-friendly activities and entertainment. There will also be presentations at practice/policy conferences that are geared towards Muslim organisations and people working with children and families. The principal applicant has relevant experience in research on gender, family welfare and children's national and ethnic identities. The co-applicant has conducted research on various aspects of British Islam and is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK. Secondary quantitative analysis of the Home Office Citizenship Survey was carried out first. In the main phase, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 60 Muslim families in Cardiff with usually two parents and at least one child. In 24 of these families children kept oral diaries and took photographs of places and events with religious significance. Observations were also carried out.

  6. Muslim populations in European countries 2016

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Muslim populations in European countries 2016 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/868409/muslim-populations-in-european-countries/
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    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2016
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    This statistic shows the estimated number of Muslims living in different European countries as of 2016. Approximately **** million Muslims were estimated to live in France, the most of any country listed. Germany and the United Kingdom also have large muslim populations with **** million and **** million respectively.

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    UK Islamic Finance Market Report

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    Updated Apr 26, 2025
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    Market Report Analytics (2025). UK Islamic Finance Market Report [Dataset]. https://www.marketreportanalytics.com/reports/uk-islamic-finance-market-99499
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 26, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Market Report Analytics
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    https://www.marketreportanalytics.com/privacy-policyhttps://www.marketreportanalytics.com/privacy-policy

    Time period covered
    2025 - 2033
    Area covered
    Global, United Kingdom
    Variables measured
    Market Size
    Description

    The UK Islamic finance market, while smaller than some global counterparts, exhibits significant growth potential. Driven by a growing Muslim population and increasing awareness of Sharia-compliant financial products, the market is projected to experience a steady expansion throughout the forecast period (2025-2033). The sector's performance is influenced by several factors. Government initiatives promoting financial inclusion and diversification, coupled with a robust regulatory framework, create a supportive environment. Furthermore, increasing demand for ethical and socially responsible investments fuels the adoption of Islamic banking, insurance (Takaful), and Sukuk (Islamic bonds). The presence of both international and domestic players further contributes to market dynamism. While competition is expected to intensify, the overall market outlook remains positive. Growth will likely be driven by a combination of factors, including the expansion of existing product offerings, the development of innovative financial instruments that cater to specific market needs, and the increasing sophistication of Islamic financial products. The sector's performance, however, remains contingent upon broader economic conditions and the regulatory landscape. The current focus on sustainability and ethical investing presents further opportunities for growth. The UK Islamic finance market's segmentation reflects the diverse nature of Sharia-compliant financial services. Islamic banking holds a significant share, providing a range of deposit and financing options. Takaful, the Islamic equivalent of conventional insurance, is also gaining traction, driven by the growing awareness and acceptance of its risk-sharing model. Sukuk issuance, while currently limited, presents significant potential for future growth as investors increasingly seek diversified and ethically sound investment opportunities. The "Other Fi" segment encompasses a variety of related services, contributing to the market's overall complexity and potential. Understanding the dynamics within each segment is crucial for identifying strategic investment opportunities and achieving sustainable growth within the UK Islamic finance landscape. The market's growth trajectory is expected to be influenced by both domestic and international factors, ranging from government policies to global economic trends. Recent developments include: April 2023: London-based Nomo Bank has announced an innovative new partnership with Abu Dhabi-based banks ADCB and Al Hilal Bank to bring digital UK banking to UAE nationals and residents., January 2022: Non-core market sovereigns such as the UK, Maldives, and Nigeria also issued sukuk. Fitch-rated sukuk reached USD132.4 billion in 2021, 80.1% of which were investment-grade. Outlooks improved with the share of sukuk issuers, with Negative Outlooks falling to 8.8% in 4Q21 from 23.4% in 4Q20.. Key drivers for this market are: Increase in International Business and Trade, Increase in Muslim Population. Potential restraints include: Increase in International Business and Trade, Increase in Muslim Population. Notable trends are: Digital Disruption of the Financial Services.

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    UK Halal Tourism Market Analysis

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    Updated Feb 19, 2025
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    Future Market Insights (2025). UK Halal Tourism Market Analysis [Dataset]. https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/united-kingdom-halal-tourism-market
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 19, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Future Market Insights
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    Time period covered
    2025 - 2035
    Area covered
    Worldwide, United Kingdom
    Description

    The UK halal tourism industry is expected to witness huge growth between 2025 and 2035, with rising demand for travel options that comply with the Islamic law of halal, the growing Muslim population, and growing awareness of services in halal travel. With a value of USD 5.4 billion in 2025, the market is expected to reach USD 10.4 billion by 2035, recording a CAGR of 6.7% over the next decade. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including a rise in both domestic and international travelers seeking halal-friendly experiences, significant advancements in tourism services designed specifically for Muslim travelers, and the increasing availability of halal-friendly destinations across the UK.

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    Estimated Industry Size in 2025USD 5,491.7 Million
    Projected Value in 2035USD 10,496.7 Million
    Value-based CAGR from 2025 to 20356.7%
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    Elite Young Muslims in Britain: Generational Experience and Political...

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    Updated Oct 20, 2023
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    (2023). Elite Young Muslims in Britain: Generational Experience and Political Participation, 2007 - Dataset - B2FIND [Dataset]. https://b2find.eudat.eu/dataset/cd72139e-3466-5d1a-a16d-a21bba13278c
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    Oct 20, 2023
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner. This is a qualitative data collection. The role of young western Muslims in radical Islamic politics has become a prominent public policy issue, especially since 9/11. This research project explored the impact of global, national, local and personal events on the views and political activity of young British Muslims regarded as ‘opinion formers’ of the future. The project aimed to:document the impact of formative events (global, national, local or personal) on political participation or views of a sample of future ‘opinion-forming’ young Muslims;gauge the involvement of this generational cohort in national political activities;assess its involvement in transnational activities;document its involvement in global politics;document its use of the Internet as a news/politics sourceinvestigate inter-generational similarities or differences in relation to national,local and global politics;document intra-generational similarities or differences (i.e. between genders) in relation to national, local and global politicsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with students at the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of Bradford. In addition, a focus group discussion was held at Bradford, with five male and five female participants. University students were targeted because less advantaged young Muslims have been extensively researched elsewhere, and because it is those with higher education who have more often been associated with extremism in recent media treatment. The sites were also chosen to reflect demographic contrasts. Bradford attracts a greater proportion of Muslim students, often from the local area. Cambridge and the LSE have a more international intake. Interviews were also conducted with members of young Muslim organizations. In addition, documentary research was carried out on two publications targeting young Muslims/South Asians (Eastern Eye and Q-News) and the website of the Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC). (Note that only the interviews are held at the Archive, not the documentary research results.) Further information about the project may be found on the ESRC Elite Young Muslims in Britain - Generational Experience and Political Participation award page. Main Topics: The individual interviews covered were structured into six sub-sections. The first involved background information on education/generational location; the second, an exploration of formative events on political outlook; the third, participation in local or national politics; the fourth, transnational politics. The fifth and sixth sections cover continuities and discontinuities between and within generations. The focus group discussion covered political attitudes, and political and social issues. Purposive selection/case studies Face-to-face interview Self-completion Some interviews were conducted face-to-face and others used self-completion forms.

  10. Estimated percent change in worldwide population size, by religion 2022-2060...

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    Updated Jun 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Estimated percent change in worldwide population size, by religion 2022-2060 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/953356/estimated-percent-change-worldwide-population-size-religion/
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    Jun 25, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    From 2022 to 2060, the worldwide population of Muslims is expected to increase by **** percent. For the same period, the global population of Buddhists is expected to decrease by **** percent.

  11. Terrorism arrests - analysis of charging and sentencing outcomes by religion...

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    Updated Sep 12, 2013
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    Home Office (2013). Terrorism arrests - analysis of charging and sentencing outcomes by religion [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/terrorism-arrests-analysis-of-charging-and-sentencing-outcomes-by-religion
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    Sep 12, 2013
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    Home Office
    Description

    This briefing has been published alongside the 2012/2013 statistics on Operation of Police Powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent legislation, to provide more detailed information. The short article is intended as additional analysis following a comment in the 2011 annual report by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, David Anderson Q.C., identifying a perceived link between religion and sentence length for those arrested for terrorism-related offences.

    “Some Muslims believe that there is a greater readiness on the part of press, politicians, police and law enforcement officers to characterise attacks by Muslims as ‘terrorism’ than attacks by far-right extremists. This, they say, results in discriminatory sentencing and cements popular perceptions of terrorism, at least in Great Britain, as crime perpetrated overwhelmingly by Muslims.” (https://terrorismlegislationreviewer.independent.gov.uk/report-on-the-terrorism-acts-in-2011/" class="govuk-link">The Terrorism Acts in 2011, David Anderson Q.C., June 2012, p.26).

  12. Countries with the largest Muslim population in 2020

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    Updated Jun 30, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Countries with the largest Muslim population in 2020 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/374661/countries-with-the-largest-muslim-population/
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    Jun 30, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2020
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2020, Indonesia recorded the largest population of Muslims worldwide, with around 239 million. This was followed with around 226.88 million Muslims in Pakistan and 213 million Muslims in India.

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    Uk Islamic Finance Market

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    Updated Aug 8, 2025
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    Ken Research (2025). Uk Islamic Finance Market [Dataset]. https://www.kenresearch.com/uk-islamic-finance-market
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    Aug 8, 2025
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    Ken Research
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    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    UK Islamic Finance Market is valued at USD 9 billion, driven by demand for Sharia-compliant products, growing Muslim population, and government support for ethical finance.

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    Dataset of book subjects that contain Afghanistan rising : Islamic law and...

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    Updated Nov 7, 2024
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    Work With Data (2024). Dataset of book subjects that contain Afghanistan rising : Islamic law and statecraft between the Ottoman and British empires [Dataset]. https://www.workwithdata.com/datasets/book-subjects?f=1&fcol0=j0-book&fop0=%3D&fval0=Afghanistan+rising+:+Islamic+law+and+statecraft+between+the+Ottoman+and+British+empires&j=1&j0=books
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    Nov 7, 2024
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    Work With Data
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Afghanistan, Ottoman Empire, British Empire, United Kingdom
    Description

    This dataset is about book subjects. It has 4 rows and is filtered where the books is Afghanistan rising : Islamic law and statecraft between the Ottoman and British empires. It features 10 columns including number of authors, number of books, earliest publication date, and latest publication date.

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    Male and female populations

    • ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
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    Updated Aug 2, 2023
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    Race Disparity Unit (2023). Male and female populations [Dataset]. https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/uk-population-by-ethnicity/demographics/male-and-female-populations/latest
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    Aug 2, 2023
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    Race Disparity Unit
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    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    England and Wales
    Description

    According to the 2021 Census, there were 30.4 million (51.0%) women and girls and 29.2 million (49.0%) men and boys in England and Wales.

  16. Number of hate crime offences against Muslims England and Wales 2017-2024

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    Updated Apr 1, 2017
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    Statista (2017). Number of hate crime offences against Muslims England and Wales 2017-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/623880/islamophobic-hate-crimes-england-and-wales/
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    Apr 1, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
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    Time period covered
    Apr 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2024
    Area covered
    England
    Description

    There were 3,866 hate crimes committed against Muslims in England and Wales, in the 2023/24 reporting year compared with 3,432 in the previous reporting year.

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    Marriage migration and integration - Interview data - Dataset - B2FIND

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    Updated May 3, 2023
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    (2023). Marriage migration and integration - Interview data - Dataset - B2FIND [Dataset]. https://b2find.eudat.eu/dataset/8b8e8adb-cb62-5421-b7ba-64e79730cc61
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    May 3, 2023
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    This data collection consists of semi-structured interviews designed to cover processes in five domains of integration (social, cultural, structural, civic and political, identity) with sections on life before and after marriage. The data deposited consists of the transcripts of the recorded semi-structured interviews with British Pakistani Muslim and British Indian Sikh spouses, and migrant Pakistani Muslim and migrant Indian Sikh spouses. This research explored the relationships between marriage migration and integration, focusing on the two largest UK ethnic groups involved in transnational marriages with partners from their parents’ or grandparents’ countries of origin: British Pakistani Muslims and British Indian Sikhs. Spouses constitute the largest category of migrant settlement in the UK. In Britain, as elsewhere in Europe, concern is increasingly expressed over the implications of marriage-related migration for integration. In some ethnic minority groups, significant numbers of children and grandchildren of former immigrants continue to marry partners from their ancestral homelands. Such marriages are presented as particularly problematic: a 'first generation' of spouses in every generation may inhibit processes of individual and group integration, impeding socio-economic participation and cultural change. New immigration restrictions likely to impact particularly on such groups have thus been justified on the grounds of promoting integration. The evidence base to underpin this concern is, however, surprisingly limited, and characterised by differing and often partial understandings of the contested and politicised concept of integration. This project combined analysis of relevant quantitative data sets, with qualitative research with the two largest ethnic groups involved (Indian Sikhs and Pakistani Muslims), to compare transnational ‘homeland’ marriages with intra-ethnic marriages within the UK. These findings will enhance understanding of the relationships between marriage-related migration and the complex processes glossed as integration, providing much needed new grounding for both policy and academic debates. The project employed mixed methods: analysis of existing survey data, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups. Data was collected between October 2013 and March 2015. Interview participants were recruited in Bradford, the Midlands, Bristol, Leeds and London.

  18. Share of Muslim population in Africa 2024, by country

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    Updated May 30, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Share of Muslim population in Africa 2024, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1239494/share-of-muslim-population-in-africa-by-country/
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    May 30, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Africa
    Description

    Islam is the major religion in many African countries, especially in the north of the continent. In Comoros, Libya, Western Sahara, at least 99 percent of the population was Muslim as of 202. These were the highest percentages on the continent. However, also in many other African nations, the majority of the population was Muslim. In Egypt, for instance, Islam was the religion of 79 percent of the people. Islam and other religions in Africa Africa accounts for an important share of the world’s Muslim population. As of 2019, 16 percent of the Muslims worldwide lived in Sub-Saharan Africa, while 20 percent of them lived in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Together with Christianity, Islam is the most common religious affiliation in Africa, followed by several traditional African religions. Although to a smaller extent, numerous other religions are practiced on the continent: these include Judaism, the Baha’i Faith, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Number of Muslims worldwide Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world. There are approximately 1.9 billion Muslims globally, with the largest Muslim communities living in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, Indonesia hosts the highest number of Muslims worldwide, amounting to over 200 million, followed by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Islam is also present in Europe and America. The largest Islamic communities in Europe are in France (5.72 million), Germany (4.95 million), and the United Kingdom (4.13 million). In the United States, there is an estimated number of around 3.45 million Muslims.

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    British Pakistani Moslems, infertility and the new reproductive...

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    Updated Mar 3, 2023
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    (2023). British Pakistani Moslems, infertility and the new reproductive technologies: An ethnographic study of contemporary attitudes and responses - Dataset - B2FIND [Dataset]. https://b2find.eudat.eu/dataset/2ecd8596-21a8-5403-b735-7c47e99024bc
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    In this 2 phase study, 100 individual birth histories will be collected in order to situate infertility within the full range of fertility experiences among British Pakistanis. Secondly, in-depth interviews and life histories with 30-40 individuals who are seeking or who have recently used fertility treatment will enable detailed exploration of how people negotiate their quest for a child. Within this group careful attention will be paid to discourses of religion and science, understandings of the body, and meanings of marriage, kinship and family life. Interviews will also be conducted with community/religious leaders and health workers. In this study, ethnographic and interview-based research will be carried out into the impacts of infertility on the lives of British Pakistanis Moslems. Infertility carries particular stigma among this group; it can alter identities and affect family/social relationships. One of the main aims of the project is to understand the changing meanings of infertility in the context of changing patterns of family and kinship more generally in the UK. A key element of the study is its focus on the new reproductive technologies and the consequences that their increasing availability has for this community. The objectives of the research were as follows: (1) to understand how infertility of various kinds and degrees is situated within the full range of experiences of family formation among British Pakistanis; (2) to identify the personal and social implications of involuntary childlessness for Pakistanis living in Britain at the present time; (3) to describe the various response that members of the community have to this condition; (4) to investigate the ways in which British Pakistanis are engaging with possibilities for treatment that are offered by NRTs; (5) to explore the ethical and religious discourses that currently surround NRTs which enable and facilitate the ethical accommodation of some practices and the rejection of others; (6) to canvass the views of medical professionals performing treatments for British Pakistani Muslim couples facing fertility problems; (7) to use the data and analysis produced to inform policy and practice, and particularly as these relate to the development of culturally appropriate interventions and treatment among ethnic minority groups. Data collection methods included: (1)in-depth semi-structured life face to face interviews; (2) in-depth semi-structured telephone interviews; (3)focus group; (4) participant –observation in an IVF clinic in an NHS hospital. The sample size include: (i) 86 British Pakistani Muslim men and women living on Teesside (from a range of ages, including married, divorced, and unmarried people, those with children and those voluntarily and involuntarily childless); (ii)1 group of British Asian women attending an English class on Teesside; (iii)17 British Pakistani Muslim women or couples recruited on the basis of current previous treatment for fertility problems; (iv) 8 health or social care professionals (1 social worker, 1, GP, 2 consultants in reproductive medicine, 1 nurse, 2 embryologists, 1 infertility counsellor).

  20. Number of prisoners in England and Wales 2015-2024, by religion

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    Updated Jul 11, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of prisoners in England and Wales 2015-2024, by religion [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/872042/leading-religions-of-prisoners-in-england-and-wales/
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    Jul 11, 2025
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    Area covered
    England, Wales
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    Approximately ****** prisoners in England and Wales identified as being Christian in 2024, the most of any religious faith among prisoners. A further ****** identified as having no religion, while ****** identified as Muslims.

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Statista (2025). Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales, by region [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/868696/muslim-population-in-england-and-wales/
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Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales, by region

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Jun 25, 2025
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Time period covered
2019
Area covered
England, Wales, United Kingdom
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In 2019, there were estimated to be approximately **** million Muslims living in London, making it the region of England and Wales with the highest Muslim population. Large Muslim populations also live in other English regions, such as the West Midlands, the North West, and Yorkshire.

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