Modern paganism in the United Kingdom

Modern paganism in the United Kingdom
Stonehenge is an important part of certain modern neo-druidic practices.[1]
Total population
United Kingdom United Kingdom: 126,980 – 0.2%
(2021/22 Census)
[a][2][3][4]
Regions with significant populations
 England99,500 – 0.2% (2021)
 Scotland19,113 – 0.4% (2022)[b]
 Wales7,033 – 0.2% (2021)
Northern Ireland1,334 – 0.1% (2021)
Religions
Also includes Heathenry, Druidy, Pantheism, Witchcraft, Animism and Reconstructionist
Related ethnic groups
Modern paganism in Ireland

The Modern Pagan movement in the United Kingdom is primarily represented by Wicca and Neopagan witchcraft, Druidry, and Heathenry. 74,631 people in England, Scotland and Wales identified as either as Pagan or a member of a specific Modern Pagan group in the 2011 UK Census.[5][6]

  1. ^ Khouri, Andrew (2010-06-21). "Thousands celebrate solstice". NBC News. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
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  5. ^ Office for National Statistics, 11 December 2012, 2011 Census, Key Statistics for Local Authorities in England and Wales. Accessed 12 December 2012.
  6. ^ Office for National Statistics, 11 December 2012, 2011 Census, Scotland's Census 2011 - National Records of Scotland, Religion (detailed) All people, Accessed 20 March 2015.


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