Less than half of the population in England and Wales identify as Christian according to the latest census data. This marks the first time a nation’s official religion has fallen into the minority. As of the day of the 2021 census, 46.2% of the population describe themselves as Christian, compared to 59.3% one decade ago. The results of the census sparked conversation about the setup of the British state that has several Christian-oriented institutions but no longer a Christian majority in the population.
