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Population by religion, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

  Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  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.

For more information on this table, consult Definitions, data sources and methods.



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