Christianity Is the UK's Dominant Religion (2011 Census: 59.5%)

Per the 2011 UK Census (latest comprehensive religion data), 59.5 % of residents in England and Wales identified as Christian. Scotland and Northern Ireland reported similar majorities (54 % and 82 % respectively).

Denominational Landscape

• Church of England (Anglican): Established church; King Charles III is Supreme Governor. ~26 M nominal adherents; ~1 M weekly attendance.
• Roman Catholic: ~4.5 M (England/Wales), ~0.8 M (Scotland).
• Church of Scotland (Presbyterian): National church in Scotland; ~300k members.
• Free Churches / Others: Methodist, Baptist, URC, Pentecostal, Orthodox, independent.

Trends

• "No religion" rose to 37 % (England/Wales 2021 Census) — now largest single response.
• Christian share falling ~1 % per year.
• Muslim (6.5 %), Hindu (1.7 %), Sikh (0.9 %), Jewish (0.5 %), Buddhist (0.5 %) growing via immigration/conversion.

Legal Status

Church of England: established (bishops in Lords, state prayers). Church of Scotland: national (not established). Others: tolerated/equal.

Christianity remains the largest *affiliation*, but "no religion" is the rising plurality.