Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Charleroi, accounting for 63.4% (52 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,729 people, while its share rose by 27.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Charleroi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Charleroi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Charleroi, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
63.4%
Change from 2016
+27.6pp
52
63.4%
+27.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
11
13.4%
+11.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2,729
+27.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-145
+11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Charleroi. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 52 | 63.4% | 47.2% | 2,781 | 35.8% | 33.1% | -2,729 | +27.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 13.4% | 2.3% | 156 | 2.0% | 2.6% | -145 | +11.4pp |
| Total | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,767 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,685 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.