Growth of Islam in The UK
Between 2001 and 2009, Islam was the second fastest growing religion in the United Kingdom.
| Census Year | Number of Muslims '000 | Population of England and Wales '000 | Muslim (% of Total population) | Registered Mosques | Muslims per mosque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50 | 46196 | 0.11 | 7 | 7143 |
| 1971 | 226 | 49152 | 0.46 | 30 | 7533 |
| 1981 | 553 | 49634 | 1.11 | 149 | 3711 |
| 1991 | 950 | 51099 | 1.86 | 443 | 2144 |
| 2001 | 1600 | 52042 | 3.07 | 614 | 2606 |
| 2010 | 2869 | 62369 | 4.60 | 1500 | 1912 |
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