Summary
A recent Gallup poll shows that fewer than half of Americans consider religion important in their daily lives, marking a significant decline since 2015. This decrease in religious importance is observed amid broader cultural changes in the U.S. and contrasts with patterns in other wealthy nations. The number of churches closing and the rise in Americans identifying as religiously unaffiliated highlight these shifts.
Key Facts
- In 2025, only 49% of Americans said religion is important in their daily lives, a drop from 66% in 2015.
- This decline of religiosity in the U.S. is one of the largest among wealthier countries.
- The U.S. is approaching the median religiosity level of 36% among other developed nations, as per the OECD.
- A significant number of U.S. churches are projected to close in 2025, with more closing than opening.
- The percentage of Americans identifying as Christians has decreased from 78% in 2007 to 62%.
- In the 2024 election, President Trump received a high percentage of votes from white evangelical and Protestant voters.
- The Gallup poll conducted interviews with 1,000 adults and has a margin of error of ±4.4%.
