Sikhism in Northern Ireland
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Sikhism is one of the smallest religions in Northern Ireland with over 389 Sikhs in the country, making up 0.22% of the population.
There have been Sikhs in Northern Ireland since the late 1920s – many of them former members of the British Army.[1]
There are 2 gurdwaras: one in Derry and one in Belfast.[2][3]
There are reports of Sikhs feeling culturally isolated in Northern Ireland.[4] The exemptions for turban-wearing Sikhs to not wear a helmet in certain workplaces, which had applied to Great Britain for 20 years, when it would otherwise be required, were extended to Northern Ireland.[5][6]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 219 | — |
| 2011 | 216 | −1.4% |
| 2021 | 389 | +80.1% |
| Census data on the number of Sikhs in Northern Ireland began in 2001. | ||
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.012% | - |
| 2011 | 0.011% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 0.020% | +80.1% |