Muslim population in the United Kingdom?

As of 2021, approximately 4.9 million people in the United Kingdom identify as Muslim, representing around 6.5% of the total population. Islam is the second largest religion in the UK, with a diverse population of Muslims from various ethnic backgrounds, including Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Arab, Turkish and more. The Muslim community has grown significantly over the past few decades due to immigration and high birth rates among Muslims in the UK.