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Population by religion, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)
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Canada |
Newfoundland and Labrador |
Prince Edward Island |
Nova Scotia |
New Brunswick |
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number |
Total population |
29,639,035 |
508,080 |
133,385 |
897,570 |
719,710 |
Catholic |
12,936,905 |
187,440 |
63,265 |
328,700 |
386,050 |
Protestant |
8,654,850 |
303,195 |
57,080 |
438,150 |
263,075 |
Christian Orthodox |
479,620 |
365 |
245 |
3,580 |
635 |
Christian not included elsewhere |
780,450 |
2,480 |
3,205 |
10,105 |
8,120 |
Muslim |
579,640 |
630 |
195 |
3,545 |
1,275 |
Jewish |
329,995 |
140 |
55 |
2,120 |
670 |
Buddhist |
300,345 |
185 |
140 |
1,730 |
545 |
Hindu |
297,200 |
405 |
30 |
1,235 |
475 |
Sikh |
278,410 |
135 |
0 |
270 |
90 |
Eastern religions |
37,550 |
110 |
105 |
565 |
330 |
Other religions |
63,975 |
135 |
100 |
1,155 |
790 |
No religious affiliation |
4,900,090 |
12,865 |
8,950 |
106,405 |
57,665 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population. |
Last modified: 2004-04-21. |
For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.
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