Hinduism is one of the fastest growing religions in Northern Ireland with over 4,000 Hindus in the country, making up 0.22% of the population.[1] There are currently 3 Mandirs in Belfast alone: Radha-Krishna Temple in Malone Road, Laxmi-Narayan Mandir in Clifton Street and Radha Madhava Mandir (ISKCON) in Upper Dunmurry Lane.[2] There is also a Hare Krishna Centre on Inish Rath Island that was established in 1985.[3]
Demographics
Historical Population of Hindus
Year
Pop.
±%
2001
825
—
2011
2,382
+188.7%
2021
4,190
+75.9%
Census data on the number of Hindus in Northern Ireland began in 2001.