In 2021, the largest religion in England and Wales was Christianity, with approximately 27.52 million adherents. Although Christianity was the largest religion, the number of followers has declined when compared with ten years earlier, when there were almost 33.27 million Christians.
Estimated population of England and Wales in 2011 and 2021, by religious faith
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Estimated population of England and Wales in 2011 and 2021, by religious faith [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), November 29, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/283032/number-of-religious-people-in-england-and-wales-by-religion/