Buddhism in Scotland

Buddhism in Scotland
The main stupa at Samyé Ling Monastery in Eskdalemuir, Dumfries
Total population
15,501 – 0.3% (2022 Census)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Glasgow City2,854 – 0.5%
City of Edinburgh2,796 – 0.5%
Aberdeen City1,014 – 0.5%
Fife866 – 0.2%
Historical Population
YearPop.±%
20016,830—    
2011 12,795+87.3%
2022 15,501+21.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland
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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]

  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'
  2. ^ "Census 2011: Religion: KS211NI (administrative geographies)". nisra.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Summary: Religious Group Demographics". scotland.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.