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Muslims

Code:
B10
Key Area:
Migration & Minority Demographics/Statistics
Strand(s):
Demographics & Economics
28/02/2012 - 17:53
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Qualitative Info

Prior to the 2006 Irish Census, it was estimated that there was between 20,000 and 30,000 persons of the Muslim faith in Ireland (Source)

Following the 2006 Census the overall figure was establised as being 32, 539 (Source)

The Census of 2010 figures are expected in 2012.

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% of country population
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main ethnic/religious groups
Groups affected/interested Muslims
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
External Url http://www.cso.ie/en/census/census2006reports/census2006-volume13-religion/
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