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  • London's religions map

  • latest UK census figures. Illustration Chris Tate

  • Constantly enriched by migration, London hosts more religions than any other city on the planet. This snapshot of six of the largest faiths shows where they predominate

  • Buddhist-population.jpg
    Buddhist
    There are more than 53,000 Buddhists
    in London, over a third of the total in the UK.
    Christian-population.jpg
    Christian

    Over 58 per cent of Londoners say they
    are Christians (much fewer are practising). Feature continues

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    Hindu-population.jpg
    Hindu
    Over 29,000 Hindus live in London,
    more than half the Hindu population of Britian.
    Jewish-population.jpg
    Jewish
    There are over 149,000 Jews in London,
    over half the Jewish population of Britain.
    Muslim-population.jpg
    Muslim

    There are over 603,000 Muslims in London,
    two-fifths of the UK Muslim population.

    Sikh-population.jpg
    Sikh
    Around 104,000 Sikhs live in London, about
    a third of the total UK Sikh population.

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3 comments

  1. Posted by Evangeline Neoh on 16 Oct 2008 11:47

    u shut up

  2. Posted by Evangeline Neoh on 16 Oct 2008 11:23

    London is a good country wish i can go there for free

  3. Posted by roger on 14 Dec 2007 23:20

    the Christian figures were not divided and thus excluded Catholics who make up a substantial number in London. "Christians" as such means little. Catholics are required to practice their religion. C of E are not obliged to attend.

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