How churchgoers primarily attend services
Percent of U.S. churchgoers, 2025 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: In person (72%). Lowest: Mainly online (12%).
- In person: 72%
- Combination of in person and online: 16%
- Mainly online: 12%
Source: American Bible Society, New Data Underscores Role of the Church in Fostering Faith Development - · American Bible Society State of the Bible: 2,656 online interviews with U.S. adults. Article published 2025-08-14.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: In person (72%). Lowest: Mainly online (12%). In person: 72%. Combination of in person and online: 16%. Mainly online: 12%.
Who published this data?
American Bible Society, 2025. Source: American Bible Society, New Data Underscores Role of the Church in Fostering Faith Development - (https://www.americanbible.org/news/press-releases/articles/state-of-the-bible-2025-chapter-5/).
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