- Church of Scotland: 32.4%
- No religion: 28.6%
- Roman Catholicism: 16.1%
- Church of England: 3.6%
- Islam: 1.4%
- Hinduism: 0.6%
- Buddhism: 0.4%
- Judaism: 0.2%
There are also smaller numbers of people who identify with other religions, including Sikhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism.
In recent years, the number of people who identify with no religion in Scotland has been increasing, while the membership of the Church of Scotland has been declining. This trend is similar to that of other Western European countries.
The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church and is the national church of Scotland. The head of the Church of Scotland is the Moderator, who is elected for a one-year term. The Church of Scotland is a member of the World Council of Churches and the Anglican Communion.
The Roman Catholic Church is also a major religious denomination in Scotland. The Catholic Church in Scotland is headed by the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh. The Catholic Church is a member of the World Council of Churches, but not of the Anglican Communion.
Scotland has a long history of religious tolerance, and the country is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere towards people of all faiths.