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This bar chart compares the 2001 and 2011 census statistics for religion in England and Wales. The numbers, in percentages, are as follows: Christian – 71.7% in 2001, 59.3% in 2011. Buddhist – 0.3% in 2001, 0.4% in 2011. Hindu – 1.1% in 2001, 1.5% in 2011. Jewish – 0.5% in 2001, 0.5% in 2011. Muslim – 3.0% in 2001, 4.8% in 2011. Sikh – 0.6% in 2001, 0.8% in 2011. Other religion – 0.3% in 2001, 0.4% in 2011. No religion – 14.8% in 2001, 25.1% in 2011. Religion not stated – 7.7% in 2001, 7.2% in 2011.