What is the Hindu population in UK?
Rachel Ellis
Published May 25, 2026
What is the Hindu population in UK?
817,000 residents
According to 2011 Census of England and Wales, 817,000 residents (1.5%) identified themselves as Hindus….Demographics.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 397,000 | +42.8% |
| 2001 | 558,810 | +40.8% |
| 2011 | 835,394 | +49.5% |
| 2017 | 1,021,000 | +22.2% |
How many British live in India?
As Anglo-Indians were mostly isolated from both British and Indian society, their documented numbers dwindled from roughly 300,000 at the time of independence in 1947 to about 125,000 – 150,000 in modern day India….Anglo-Indian.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 200,000 |
| India | 125,000 – 150,000 |
| United Kingdom | 86,000 |
| Australia | 22,000 |
Which city has the largest Indian population outside of India?
The title for largest Indian city out of India is held by Durban in South Africa. The country has a population of 1.3 million Indians, with maximum of them residing in Durban.
What percentage of London is Hindu?
Over half of the UK’s Hindu population live in London, where they make up 5% of the population. British Hindus primarily live in Western London, however, every borough has a significant Hindu population and as per the 2011 census, the London borough of Harrow has the largest concentration of Hindus at 25%.
How many Muslims convert UK?
Today there are an estimated 80,000 converts to Islam in Britain, with their number growing by 5,000 every year. Two thirds of them are women. Every convert brings their unique experiences, talents and gifts to the Muslim community but they also bring their own challenges.
Which city in UK Has Highest Indian population?
People born in India are the UK’s largest foreign-born population, totalling an estimated 880,000 in 2020. According to the 2011 census, the cities with the most Indian-born residents are London (262,247), Leicester (37,224), Birmingham (27,206) and Wolverhampton (14,955).
Which city is best for Indian in UK?
Read on to discover our round-up of the top 5 best cities to live in UK for Indian students.
- London. London was ranked the best student city in the world (QS) for the second year in a row.
- Edinburgh. Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, has ranked 16th in the world student city ranking by QS.
- Manchester.
- Glasgow.
- Coventry.
Which country has most Indian?
Demography by host country
| Continent / country | Articles | Overseas Indian population |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 18,500,000+ | |
| Saudi Arabia | Indians in Saudi Arabia | 4,124,000 |
| Nepal | Nepalese people of Indian ancestry | 4,010,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | Indians in the United Arab Emirates | 3,860,000 |
Where do most Hindu live in UK?
London
Hindus are predominantly in the cities of London and Leicester, where they make up greater proportions of the population (Hindu Enclaves, also known as Hindu Hotspots). England has a number of Hindu temples, including the Hindu temple at Neasden which is the largest Hindu temple in Europe.
How many Hindu temples are in France?
We can find 14 mandirs in France. The majority of these mandirs are located in Paris.
