Summary

Presents the statistics that are currently available to describe the experiences of people of different religious identities in England and Wales. Its aim is to take stock of what statistics currently exist and to describe plans to address the gaps in what we know.

Publications

• Exploring religion in England and Wales: February 2020

  Exploring the data available on people of different religious identities, to assess its quality and develop plans to build on its strengths and address its limitations.

• Religion and health in England and Wales: February 2020

  Analysis of a range of health outcomes of people of different religious identities in England and Wales.

• Religion and crime in England and Wales: February 2020

  An overview of published statistics about crime and religion in England and Wales.

• Religion and participation in England and Wales: February 2020

  Exploring the participation of religious groups in political activities and volunteering, including attitudes towards political beliefs and community cohesion.

• Religion, education and work in England and Wales: February 2020

  Statistics and analysis of education and employment outcomes of people of different religious identities in England and Wales.

Data

• Religion, education and work in England and Wales

  Economic inactivity rate and reason, by sex and religion with breakdowns for the rate of employment, unemployment, inactivity and median gross hourly pay by religion in England and Wales. Estimates for the proportion of people employed as a manager, occupation skill level, industry and education attainment.

Contact details

Changes to this release date

1. Previous date

   26 September 2019 9:30am

   Reason for change

   Further quality assurance is required.

2. Previous date

   24 October 2019 9:30am

   Reason for change

   This release date has changed in order to further investigate data sources and consider the quality of sources and estimates.