Official census data from 2021 for England and Wales indicates a significant shift in the religious identity of the population. Based on these findings and the trends highlighted in the Life in the UK handbook, which of the following statements is correct?
- The percentage of people identifying as Christian fell to approximately 46%, while the group reporting 'No religion' increased by about 12 percentage points compared to 2011.Cevap
- BAlthough identification with Christianity has declined, it remains the majority religion in England and Wales with over 55% of the population still identifying as Christian.
- CThe 'No religion' group has now surpassed Christianity to become the largest single demographic category in England and Wales.
- DThe Muslim population has grown to become the second-largest demographic group in the census, accounting for approximately 15% of the total population.
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The correct statement is that the Christian population fell to approximately 46% and the 'No religion' group increased by roughly 12 percentage points.
Data from the 2021 Census shows that for the first time in recorded history, fewer than half (46.2%) of the population in England and Wales identified as Christian. Concurrently, the 'No religion' group saw a significant increase of 12 percentage points, rising from roughly 25% in 2011 to 37.2% in 2021.
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The shift from a Christian majority to a plurality, alongside the rise of non-religious identification in the UK.
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