Scottish people follow a diverse range of religions, and there isn't a single religion that all Scottish people adhere to. While Christianity remains the largest religious group, a significant portion of the population identifies with no religion, and other faiths are also present.
Current Religious Landscape in Scotland
According to recent statistics, Christianity is the most commonly reported religion, though its prevalence has decreased over time. Within Christianity, the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) and Roman Catholicism are the two largest denominations.
Here's a breakdown of religious affiliation based on available data, reflecting the most recent percentages from 2022:
| Religion Category | Population (2001) | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 3,294,545 | 38.8% |
| - Church of Scotland | 2,146,251 | 20.4% |
| - Catholic | 803,732 | 13.3% |
These figures highlight that as of 2022, just under two-fifths of the Scottish population identified as Christian. The Church of Scotland, historically the national church, accounted for approximately one-fifth of the population, while Roman Catholicism represented over one-tenth. The 2001 figures provide a historical context for the number of people identifying with these faiths at the turn of the millennium.
It is important to note that Scotland's religious landscape is continually evolving, with increasing numbers of people reporting no religious affiliation or following other world religions not detailed in this specific dataset.
