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West Midlands | ONS 2021 Census (England & Wales)

Religion in Birmingham

Birmingham is one of the UK's most diverse cities. Nearly 30% of residents identify as Muslim, 34% as Christian, 3% as Sikh, and 24.1% as having no religion.

City Population

1,144,900

Faith Group Percentages in Birmingham

Christian34%
No Religion (Secular)24.1%
Muslim29.9%
Hindu2.1%
Sikh3%
Jewish0.1%
Buddhist0.4%
Other Religion0.6%

Community & Cultural Highlights

  • Handsworth and Smethwick have historic Sikh and South Asian heritage.
  • Sparkbrook and Small Heath have prominent Muslim communities.
  • The city hosts Europe's largest annual Eid celebrations in Cannon Hill Park.

Key Places of Worship in Birmingham

Birmingham Cathedral (St Philip's)
Christian CathedralCity Centre
Birmingham Central Mosque
MosqueHighgate
Guru Nanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha Gurdwara
Sikh GurdwaraHandsworth
Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir
Hindu TempleJewellery Quarter

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Birmingham's population is Muslim?

According to the ONS 2021 Census, 29.9% of Birmingham residents identify as Muslim.