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Difficulty: MediumNational Religious Demographics

Recent official statistics for England and Wales highlight changes in the religious landscape. Based on the 2021 Census, what percentage of the population identified as Muslim?

  1. A
    4.9%
  2. 6.5%Answer
  3. C
    1.7%
  4. D
    8.0%

Answer

The 2021 Census for England and Wales reported that 6.5% of the population identified as Muslim.
According to the official 2021 Census results for England and Wales, the Muslim population grew from 4.9% in 2011 to 6.5% in 2021, remaining the largest religious minority in those nations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant census year and region.
The question asks for 2021 data for England and Wales.
The Life in the UK handbook specifies statistics from the 2021 Census for these nations.
2
Recall the reported proportion for the Muslim population.
The Muslim population rose from 4.9% in 2011 to 6.5% in 2021.
This is the largest religious minority group identified in the census results.
3
Differentiate from other religious groups and previous data.
Verify that 6.5% is distinct from the Christian (46.2%), No religion (37.2%), and Hindu (1.7%) figures.
Ensures the correct demographic value is selected over similar minority or historical statistics.

Key Concept

Religious demographics of England and Wales according to the 2021 Census
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