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Buddhism in Scotland
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 The main stupa at Samyé Ling Monastery in Eskdalemuir, Dumfries | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 15,501 – 0.3% (2022 Census)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Glasgow City | 2,854 – 0.5% |
| City of Edinburgh | 2,796 – 0.5% |
| Aberdeen City | 1,014 – 0.5% |
| Fife | 866 – 0.2% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6,830 | — |
| 2011 | 12,795 | +87.3% |
| 2022 | 15,501 | +21.1% |
| Source: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland [2][3][1] | ||
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Buddhism in Scotland is a relatively recent phenomenon. In Scotland, Buddhists represented about 0.3% of the population (15,501) in the 2022 census.[1]
- ^ a b c "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' > 'Religion'
- ^ "Census 2011: Religion: KS211NI (administrative geographies)". nisra.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Summary: Religious Group Demographics". scotland.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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