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Black Scottish people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 65,414 – 1.2% (2022 Census)[1] African: 58,636 Caribbean: 2,214 Black and Other Black: 4,564 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Glasgow City | 23,743 – 3.8% |
| City of Edinburgh | 10,881 – 2.1% |
| Aberdeen City | 9,419 – 4.2% |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
Predominantly Christianity; minorities follow Islam, Irreligion, Atheism, Baháʼí Faith, Rastafari, Traditional African religions, other religions
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Black Scottish people (also referred to as African-Scottish, Afro-Scottish, or Black Scottish) are a racial or ethnic group of Scottish who are ethnically African or Black. Used in association with black Scottish identity, the term commonly refers to Scottish of Black African and African-Caribbean descent. The group represents approximately 1.2 percent of the total population of Scotland.[1]
- ^ a b "Scotland's Census 2022 - Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion - Chart data". Scotland's Census. National Records of Scotland. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024. Alternative URL 'Search data by location' > 'All of Scotland' > 'Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion' > 'Ethnic Group'
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