Religion
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Census data from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland indicates that approximately 46.5% of the UK population identifies as Christian, while around 37.8% have no religious affiliation.1, 2, 3 Muslims represent the largest religious minority across all four nations, making up 6% of the total population.1, 2, 3 Additionally, 2.2% follow other religions, including Sikhism (0.8%), Buddhism (0.4%), and Judaism (0.4%), while 5.9% chose not to state their religious beliefs.1, 2, 3 Each country within the United Kingdom has its own national church: the Church of England, the Church of Scotland, the Church of Ireland, and the Church in Wales.
A 2024 survey by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life revealed a general perception of the UK as a welcoming place for religious diversity, with 60% of UK adults compared to 26% who disagreed.4, 5 In the survey, 73% reported having friends from different faith backgrounds or belief about God, suggesting strong interfaith relations.5
The 2022 World Values Survey found that only 50% of UK adults believe in God, and just 33% consider themselves religious—placing the UK among the least religious nations.6 Additionally, only 23% of the public said that God plays an important role in their lives.6