Christianity's Decline in the U.S.

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A recent Pew Research study suggests that Christianity's decline in the U.S. may be slowing and leveling off, with 62% of poll respondents identifying as Christian and 29% as religiously unaffiliated. The Christian share of the population has been relatively stable since 2019.

Key Points

  • Christian share of the U.S. adult population has hovered between 60% and 64% from 2019 to 2024
  • Generational replacement is a key driver of the decline in Christianity in the U.S.
  • Religiously unaffiliated Americans, including atheists and agnostics, have leveled off at 29%

Pros

  • Stability in the Christian share of the U.S. population since 2019

Cons

  • Decline in the overall Christian share of the population since 2007