Associate Editor Last updated: February 16, 2026 Bible reading (and broader “Bible use”) is tracked by multiple surveys, and results vary depending on wording (reading vs. using), whether church services are excluded, and how often someone must engage to “count.” Below are recent, widely cited U.S. stats and trendlines. Key Bible reading stats at a glance Trend: … Read more
This roundup pulls together recent, high-quality survey findings about Christian identification, belief, and practice among teenagers (typically ages 13–17). Where possible, figures are shown as shares of all teens (not just teens who identify as Christian). Key takeaways How many teenagers identify as Christian? In Pew’s nationally representative survey of U.S. teens ages 13–17, 63% … Read more
Christianity remains the world’s largest religion by number of adherents, but its geographic center of gravity continues to shift. Recent demographic estimates show growth in absolute numbers alongside declining (or flat) shares in several regions, driven by population growth differences and religious switching patterns. Key Christianity Statistics Global Christianity by the Numbers Estimated Global Christian … Read more
Bible sales have been rising in several major English-language markets since the early 2020s, with the U.S. hitting a multi-decade high in 2025 and the U.K. reporting record sales value in 2025. Key Bible sales takeaways Global snapshot U.S. Bible sales statistics Publishers Weekly, citing Circana BookScan, reported that 2025 marked a 21-year high for … Read more
The Bible is the most widely distributed book in history, but its modern “reach” is best understood through measurable indicators: translation coverage, print and digital distribution, reading habits, and sales trends. Below is a data-driven snapshot using the most recent global and national reporting available. Key Bible Statistics (Quick Facts) Bible Translation Statistics (February 2026) … Read more