Hinduism in Northern Ireland
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Hinduism is one of the fastest growing religions in Northern Ireland with over 4,000 Hindus in the country, making up 0.22% of the population.[1] There are currently 3 Mandirs in Belfast alone: Radha-Krishna Temple in Malone Road, Laxmi-Narayan Mandir in Clifton Street and Radha Madhava Mandir (ISKCON) in Upper Dunmurry Lane.[2] There is also a Hare Krishna Centre on Inish Rath Island that was established in 1985.[3]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 825 | — |
| 2011 | 2,382 | +188.7% |
| 2021 | 4,190 | +75.9% |
| Census data on the number of Hindus in Northern Ireland began in 2001. | ||
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.05% | - |
| 2011 | 0.13% | +0.08% |
| 2021 | 0.22% | +0.09% |
Hindu temples
List of Hindu temples in Northern Ireland
Belfast
Fermanagh
Temples in Fermanagh:
