PRRI study: Rumors of a religious revival in the U.S. are not supported by statistics

A major new study conducted in the United States refutes speculation of a massive “religious revival” among Americans. According to the Religion Research Institute’s (PRRI) Census of American Religion 2025, religious affiliation rates remain stable, showing no signs of a return to active church life.

According to Christian Today, contrary to reports in some media and political circles of growing interest in faith, the actual numbers show the opposite. A study of 40,000 adult respondents in all 50 states found that weekly worship attendance has not recovered. In 2025, only 26% of Americans attended church at least once a week, the same level as last year but down significantly from the 31% recorded in 2013. At the same time, the share of those who rarely or never attend religious services has reached a record 53%.

The country’s overall religious landscape remains unchanged, with 66% of the population calling themselves Christian and 28% claiming no religious affiliation. While the rapid growth in the number of non-religious Americans over the past decade has slowed, experts emphasize that this is not a sign of a trend reversal. Among young adults ages 18 to 29, nearly 40 percent do not identify with any religion, with a growing gender gap: 43 percent of young women identify as non-religious compared to 35 percent among young men.

The data also revealed profound differences based on political views and sexual orientation. Republicans are still more likely to identify as white Christians (68%), while among Democrats the figure is much lower and more diversified. Among members of the LGBT community, fewer than 40% identify as Christian, compared with 69% of heterosexual Americans. Thus, while the rate of decline in religiosity has slowed, there are still no signs of recovery at the national level.