The share of Muslim students in Vienna’s primary and secondary schools has continued to rise, according to new official data.
Figures released by the office of education councillor Bettina Emmerling show that Muslim pupils now account for 41.2% of students, up from 39.4% a year earlier, making them the largest religious group in Vienna’s schools.
In comparison, 34.5% of students identify as Christian, including 17.5% Roman Catholic and 14.5% Orthodox. A further 23% reported no religious affiliation, while smaller shares belong to other faiths.
