Religions in the UK: 2011 and 2021 Census Data

1. 2011 Census Data
   1. Christian: 59%
   2. No religion: 25%
   3. Muslim: 4.8%
   4. Hindu: 1.5%
   5. Sikh: 0.8%
   6. Buddhist: 0.4%
   7. Jewish: 0.5%
   8. Other religions: 0.4%
   9. Religion not stated: 7.4%
2. 2021 Census Data
   1. Christian: 46%
   2. No religion: 37%
   3. Muslim: 6.5%
   4. Hindu: 1.7%
   5. Sikh: 0.9%
   6. Buddhist: 0.5%
   7. Jewish: 0.5%
   8. Other religions: 0.6%
   9. Religion not stated: 5.91%

Christian Churches in the UK

1. Church and State
   • In England, there is an official link between the Church of England and the state.
   • The Church of England is a Protestant Church, established during the Reformation (1530s).
   • It is known internationally as the Anglican Church (or Episcopal Church in the US and Scotland).
2. Monarch's Role
   • The British monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
   • The Archbishop of Canterbury is its spiritual leader.
   • Senior Church appointments are officially made by the monarch, but practically chosen by the Prime Minister and a Church committee.
   • Some bishops of the Church of England have seats in the House of Lords (called Lords Spiritual).
3. Scotland
   • The national church is the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian Church (also Protestant).
   • It is governed by ministers and elders.
   • The Moderator of the General Assembly leads the Church for one year and represents it publicly.
   • Important: The Church of Scotland is independent of the state (no established church in Scotland).
4. Wales and Northern Ireland
   • There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
5. Other Christian Groups
   • Other Protestant denominations in the UK
     1. Baptists
     2. Methodists
     3. Presbyterians
     4. Quakers
   • The largest non-Protestant Christian denomination is Roman Catholic.

Established Churches and Religious Leadership in the UK

Patron Saints' Days