Men now attend more than women
Percent attending weekly, U.S. adults, 2025 (in percent)
Key finding
The largest men-over-women gap Barna has measured.
- Men: 43%
- Women: 36%
- Single moms: 24%
Source: Barna Group, Church Attendance: Decline of Women or Rise of Men? · 5,580 interviews Jan to Jul 2025. Published Oct 7, 2025.
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What does this statistic show?
The largest men-over-women gap Barna has measured. Men: 43%. Women: 36%. Single moms: 24%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2025. Source: Barna Group, Church Attendance: Decline of Women or Rise of Men? (https://www.barna.com/trends/church-attendance-women-men/).
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