What do the censuses tell us about minority religions? Some reflections on Estonia

The chapter focuses on minority religions in Estonia with respect to their visibility in the population census data. Minority religions are often left unnoticed when the results of population census questions on religious affiliation are discussed. However, the population census data may provide some interesting insights and dynamics concerning minority religions. The author discusses the changes in Estonia on the basis of the 2000 and 2011 population census data. During the last ten years new religious movements have emerged or have had considerable growth. What we can tell about the future trends on the basis of the available data and previous developments is the main question under discussion.