How many muslims in canada?

According to Canada's 2011 National Household Survey, there were 1,053,945 Muslims in Canada, or about 3.2% of the population, making Islam the second largest religion in the country after Christianity. read more

According to Canada's 2011 National Household Survey, there were 1,053,945 Muslims in Canada, or about 3.2% of the population, making Islam the second largest religion in the country after Christianity. In the Greater Toronto Area, 7.7% of the population is Muslim, and in Greater Montreal, 6% of the population is Muslim. A majority of Canada's Muslim population follows Sunni Islam, while a significant minority adhere to the Shia and Ahmadiyya branches. read more

In 1990, Muslims made up 19.6% of the world’s people. In the United States, the Muslim population is also expected to more than double from its current 2.6 million to 6.2 million in 2030. The reasons for Muslim growth in both Canada and the U.S. is the result of increased immigration and slightly higher-than-average birth rates. read more

In fact, in 2011, the census showed 1,053,945 Muslims living in Canada - nearly double the 2001 figure of 579,640, which was in turn more than double the 1991 figure of 253,265. The Trend. Of course, as Muslims continue to immigrate to Canada, to marry and raise families, the population will continue to grow. read more