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Wales Population and religion percentage
Wales is a country in Northern Europe and is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the southwest, and the Bristol Channel to the south.
As per the 2021 census, Wales’ population is 3,107,500 (3.1 million) The main population areas are in south Wales, including the cities of Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport, and the nearby valleys, with another significant population in the northeast around Wrexham and Flintshire.
*The term “Great Britain” is often used to refer to England, Scotland, and Wales, including their component adjoining islands.
Wales has a population growth rate of 1.4% during 2011-2021. Its estimated population in 2024 is 3.2 million. The total Land Area of Wales is 20,732 sq. km and the Population Density of Wales is 150 per Km2
Population of Wales in 2024 – 3.2 million
| Wales | 2021 Population |
| Total Population | 3,107,500 |
| UK Rank | 3 |
| Share of UK Pop. | 5.5% |
| Land Area | 20,732 sq. km |
| Area Rank | 3 |
| Pop. Density | 150 persons/sq.km |
| Capital City | Cardiff |
Religion in Wales
Christianity is the largest religion in Wales followed by 57.6% of the population. Among Christians, Anglicans are the most common denomination, followed by the Catholics, Presbyterians, Methodists and Baptists.
Non-Christian faiths account for 5%, and the remaining 32.1% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”
Other Religion includes Islam (1.5%) , Hinduism (0.3%), Sikhism (0.1%) , Judaism (0.1%) , Buddhism (0.3%) and other smaller faiths (0.4%)
Religion in the Wales (2011 census)
| Religion | Population | Percentae |
| Christianity | 1,763,299 | 57.6% |
| Islam | 45,950 | 1.5% |
| Hinduism | 10,434 | 0.3% |
| Buddhism | 9,117 | 0.3% |
| Sikhism | 2,962 | 0.1% |
| Judaism | 2,064 | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 12,705 | 0.4% |
| No religion | 982,997 | 32.1% |
| Religion not stated | 233,928 | 7.6% |
Source; UK Census 2011
Top Cities in Wales by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Cardiff | 335,145 |
| 2 | Swansea | 239,000 |
| 3 | Newport | 128,060 |
| 4 | Wrexham | 61,603 |
| 5 | Barry | 54,673 |
| 6 | Neath | 50,658 |
| 7 | Cwmbran | 46,915 |
| 8 | Bridgend | 46,757 |
| 9 | Llanelli | 43,878 |
| 10 | Merthyr Tydfil | 43,820 |
