Muslim Population in the United Kingdom: 2021 Statistics

As of the 2021 census, approximately 4.9 million people in the UK identify as Muslim, accounting for about 6.5% of the total population. Islam is the second-largest religion in the country. The community is ethnically diverse, with roots in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Arab nations, Turkey, and beyond. Growth has been driven by immigration and higher birth rates among Muslim families over recent decades.