Buddhism in Norway
Buddhism in Norway has existed since the beginning of the 1970s, after immigration from countries with Buddhist populations, mainly Vietnam. Buddhistforbundet (The Buddhist Federation) in Norway was established as a religious society in 1979 by two Buddhist groups (The Zen School and Karma Tashi Ling buddhistsenter) who wanted to create a common organization to preserve issues of common interest. As of 2013, there are over 30 to 50 thousand (between 0.7%[1] and up to 1%[2] of the total population) registered Buddhists in Norway. Around 5% of them are ethnic Norwegians.[3]
The Vietnamese "Khuông Việt" pagoda at Løvenstad near Oslo, the only of its kind in Norway.
Population
By county
| County | Total population | Buddhist population | Percent buddhist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 575,475 | 2,912 | 0.5% |
| Akershus | 527,625 | 1,767 | 0.3% |
| Østfold | 268,584 | 1,143 | 0.4% |
| Hordaland | 469,681 | 952 | 0.2% |
| Rogaland | 420,574 | 844 | 0.2% |
| Sør-Trøndelag | 286,729 | 801 | 0.2% |
| Buskerud | 254,634 | 774 | 0.3% |
| Vestfold | 229,134 | 538 | 0.2% |
| Vest-Agder | 168,233 | 512 | 0.3% |
| Telemark | 167,548 | 379 | 0.2% |
| Hedmark | 190,071 | 350 | 0.1% |
| Oppland | 184,288 | 274 | 0.1% |
| Møre og Romsdal | 248,727 | 246 | 0.0% |
| Aust-Agder | 107,359 | 227 | 0.2% |
| Troms | 155,553 | 177 | 0.1% |
| Nordland | 235,380 | 131 | 0.0% |
| Nord-Trøndelag | 130,708 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Finnmark | 72,492 | 81 | 0.1% |
| Sogn og Fjordane | 106,457 | 40 | 0.0% |
By region
| County | Total population | Buddhist population | Percent buddhist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Norway | 2,397,359 | 8,137 | 0.3% |
| Western Norway | 1,245,439 | 2,082 | 0.1% |
| Trøndelag | 417,437 | 905 | 0.2% |
| Southern Norway | 275,592 | 739 | 0.2% |
| Northern Norway | 463,425 | 389 | 0.0% |
| Year | Buddhists | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,012 | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 7,031 | 0.16% |
| 2005 | 9,471 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 13,376 | 0.27% |
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References
- "Religious Adherents, 2010 - Norway". World Christian Database. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- Eurobarometer Biotechnology report 2010 p.381
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