Date published:
Statistics:
Census 2021,
Census 2021 results,
Census 2021 reference materials
Download the Census 2021 guidance note on use of religion question outputs.
Overview
Census 2021 included two questions on religion: one on 'current religion' and a follow-up on 'religion of upbringing'.
This guidance note explains:
- Why these questions were included,
- How the religion data was processed, and
- How the results were reported.
It provides important context for interpreting the religion-related findings from the census.