Religion in England and Wales: what the 2021 Census tells us
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The 2021 Census provides a fascinating insight into the religious make-up of England and Wales. For the first time since records began, fewer than half the population described themselves as Christian. This shift reflects a changing society where a wider range of beliefs – and non-beliefs – are openly expressed.
According to the data, 46.2% of people identified as Christian, down from 59.3% in 2011. This marks a significant decline over ten years and highlights how more people are moving away...
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