Sikhism in Portugal
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Sikhs in Portugal is a minority religion. The Sikh community in Portugal is a small but vastly growing one. According to the latest available data, there are estimated to be around 35,000 Sikhs living in the country.[1][2] The Sikh population in Portugal has grown over the years, with many Sikhs migrating to the country for agricultural work, construction work or to start their own businesses.
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Total population | |
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35,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Lisbon · Albufeira · Porto | |
Religions | |
Sikhism | |
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Punjabi · Portuguese |
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Sikhism in Portugal dates back to the 1990s, where many Sikhs migrated as a result of relaxed immigration policies and labour shortages.