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Muslims

Code:
B10
Key Area:
Migration & Minority Demographics/Statistics
Strand(s):
Demographics & Economics
17/02/2012 - 23:12
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It is estimated that 17-19 % of migrants in Finland are Muslims, which is about 50 000-60 000 people (0.9 - 1.1 percent of the total population). The estimate is based on migration statistics 1990-2009. (Source: T. Martikainen ”Statistical Estimation of the Religious Backgrounds of Immigrants in Finland”, Teologinen aikakausikirja 3/2011).

In addition, the number of Tatars, Finland's oldest Islamic minority, is estimated to be around 800 people. (Source: Government of Finland's Second Periodic Report on Implementation of the Framework Convention on the Protection of National Minorities).

 

 

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