Importance of religion in one’s life among U.S. adults*
% of U.S. adults who say religion is …
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How important is religion in your life? Very important; somewhat important; not too important; not at all important.
[This is the question asked in the web version of the 2023-24 RLS. For more details, including how the question was asked in the paper/telephone versions and in the prior studies (if available), refer to the
topline and the
web/phone or
paper questionnaires.]
* The 2023-24 RLS was conducted mainly online and on paper, while the earlier surveys were done by telephone. This “mode shift” complicates trend analysis, but
the 2023-24 results shown here can be cautiously compared with the earlier results. Refer to
Appendix A for details.
Note: Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding. For sample sizes and margins of error, go to the “Table” tab above.
Note: Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Note: Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Data from 2023-24. U.S. population shown for comparison. Refer to the
accompanying link for sample sizes and margins of error.
Source:
Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
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