Leading nationalities of non-British population in London 2021, by nationality. In 2021, there were approximately 357,000 Indian residents living in London, the most of any foreign nationality. Nigerian nationals numbered 142,000, and were the second most common nationality in this year.
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Which nationality is more in London?
Whites form a majority of London’s population and are evenly spread.
Where do most immigrants in London come from?
London has the largest number of migrants among all regions of the UK, 3,346,000 – or 37% of the UK’s total foreign-born population. In the year ending June 2021, India was – once again – the most common country of birth for migrants (896,000) in the UK.
What is the most common nationality in the UK?
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| Nationality | ||
| Country of Birth | All | British |
|---|---|---|
| All | 66,282 | 60,180 |
| UK | 56,710 | 56,250 |
| Non-UK | 9,539 | 3,923 |
How much of London is foreign born?
In London, 40.6% of the population was born overseas, up from 36.7% in 2011.
How many Muslims are in London?
approximately 1.28 million Muslims
In 2019, there were estimated to be approximately 1.28 million Muslims living in London, making it the region of England and Wales with the highest Muslim population.
Estimated Muslim population of England and Wales in 2019, by region (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Estimated population in thousands |
|---|---|
| – | – |
How many Nigerians are there in London?
The censuses of Scotland and Northern Ireland recorded 9,458 and 543 Nigerian-born residents respectively.
Population.
| Location | Nigerian-born population (2011) | Largest Community in 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | 15,557 | Essex – 2,787 |
| London | 114,718 | London Borough of Southwark – 13,588 |
Where do most foreigners live in London?
Two of its most popular areas for foreigners looking to live and work in London include High Street Kensington and South Kensington.
Where do most foreigners live in UK?
London
The UK’s migrant population is concentrated in London. Around 35% of people living in the UK who were born abroad live in the capital city. Similarly, around 37% of people living in London were born outside the UK, compared with 14% for the UK as a whole.
Why are there so many Indians in London?
Following the Second World War and the breakup of the British Empire, Indian migration to the UK increased through the 1950s and 1960s. This was partly due to the British Nationality Act 1948, which enabled migration from the Commonwealth with very few limits.
How many Muslims are in UK?
3,868,133
The 2011 census reported 76,737 Muslims in Scotland (1.45%).
Islam in the United Kingdom.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 3,868,133 (2021) 6.5% of the total population (Figures for England and Wales only) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Greater London | 1,318,754 |
What is the biggest race in the UK?
The largest ethnic group in the United Kingdom is White British, followed by Asian British. Ethnicity in the United Kingdom is formally recorded at the national level through a census.
What is the main race in England?
white
82% of people in England and Wales are white, and 18% belong to a black, Asian, mixed or other ethnic group (2021 Census data). Find information about the experiences and outcomes of people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
Do a lot of Indians live in London?
British Indians form the largest ethno-national group in London with a population of around 542,857 or 6.6% of the population. The majority are concentrated in West London, though populations can be found throughout London.
London.
| Community | Percentage of total population |
|---|---|
| Hillingdon | 13.4% |
Which country people are more in UK?
Non-British population of the United Kingdom in 2020/21, by nationality (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Number of people in thousands |
|---|---|
| China | 245 |
| Bangladesh | 223 |
| United States of America | 196 |
| Portugal | 170 |
How many Pakistanis are in the UK?
1.1 million
The British Pakistani population has grown from about 10,000 in 1951 to over 1.1 million in 2011. The vast majority of them live in England, with a sizable number in Scotland and smaller numbers in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Religion.
| Religion | Percentage of British Pakistani population in England and Wales |
|---|---|
| Judaism | 0.04% |
Which religion is highest in London?
- Christianity (48.4%)
- Not religious (21.7%)
- Islam (12.4%)
- Hinduism (5.0%)
- Judaism (1.8%)
- Sikhism (1.5%)
- Buddhism (1%)
What is London’s main religion?
London’s population
According to Annual Population Survey data for 2014: 49.4% of London’s population identified themselves as Christian.
What religion is most in London?
Results of the 2021 Census for England and Wales (that is, not including Scotland and Northern Ireland), which asked the question “What is your religion?”, showed that Christianity is the largest religion, followed by Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism in terms of number of adherents.
Why do Nigerians come to UK?
The new health and care worker visa, launched in August 2020 before the rest of the skilled-worker system, has been cited as a big reason for the spike in Nigerian arrivals. And the system overturns the decision by Theresa May’s government to stop foreign students staying in the UK when they finish their degrees.
What part of London has the most Nigerians?
Peckham is one of the most multicultural places in London: Nigerians mix with Chinese, white Britons, Indians, Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, Caribbean, Turkish, Thai, Spanish, Koreans and more. Most of the Nigerian shops here offer several services under one roof.