Faith facts & stats

Question 1

In Pew's latest (2023-24) Religious Landscape Study, what share of U.S. adults identify as Christian?

Accepted Answer

62%. That's down from 78% when the study first ran in 2007, though the share has been fairly stable since 2019.

Question 2

What share of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated -- atheist, agnostic, or "nothing in particular" -- today?

Accepted Answer

29%. This group, sometimes called religious "nones," has grown a lot since 2007 but recently leveled off.

Question 3

What share of U.S. adults say they pray at least once a day?

Accepted Answer

44%. That figure has held fairly steady, between 44% and 46%, since 2021.

Question 4

What share of U.S. adults say they attend religious services at least once a month?

Accepted Answer

33%. That share has hovered in the low 30s for several years now.

Question 5

What share of U.S. adults say they believe there is something spiritual beyond the natural world, even if it can't be seen?

Accepted Answer

79%. That's higher than the 62% who identify as Christian, showing spirituality extends beyond formal religious identity.

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