Frequency of prayer among men

% of men who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%16%7%30%1%17,514
200749%18%7%25%2%16,291
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among men by religious group

% of men who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist29%15%17%40%< 1%138
Catholic49%22%9%19%1%3,426
Evangelical Protestant73%16%4%6%1%4,061
Hindu46%11%12%31%< 1%136
Historically Black Protestant74%13%6%6%1%818
Jewish27%14%8%49%1%428
Mainline Protestant44%24%9%22%2%2,778
Mormon84%8%1%7%< 1%347
Muslim67%10%7%14%2%152
Orthodox Christian50%19%7%20%3%106
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%9%7%69%< 1%4,471
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily18%35%29%18%7,940
Weekly23%34%28%15%2,715
Monthly25%37%25%12%1,151
Seldom/never31%35%20%13%5,257
Don't know9%31%33%26%159
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily11%12%29%35%12%1%7,940
Weekly15%15%28%33%9%1%2,715
Monthly16%18%28%30%7%1%1,151
Seldom/never20%20%27%25%8%1%5,257
Don't know6%6%29%41%17%1%159
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily62%15%3%16%4%7,937
Weekly68%9%3%16%3%2,706
Monthly64%11%6%16%3%1,154
Seldom/never74%5%6%12%3%5,250
Don't know61%16%1%17%5%160
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily16%8%76%7,984
Weekly14%10%76%2,733
Monthly16%11%73%1,147
Seldom/never13%13%74%5,261
Don't know23%9%68%173
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily33%21%28%19%7,172
Weekly30%20%28%22%2,472
Monthly27%18%29%26%1,040
Seldom/never25%21%29%25%4,823
Don't know54%18%17%12%102
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily44%31%15%10%8,041
Weekly44%30%16%10%2,738
Monthly46%30%14%11%1,158
Seldom/never39%29%20%12%5,308
Don't know43%33%15%10%168
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily55%5%13%4%23%8,055
Weekly48%7%12%4%29%2,740
Monthly47%11%10%2%31%1,163
Seldom/never41%10%10%2%36%5,305
Don't know51%2%19%3%25%166
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily28%72%8,056
Weekly27%73%2,739
Monthly26%74%1,159
Seldom/never22%78%5,302
Don't know15%85%176
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least daily83%13%2%1%1%1%8,091
Weekly62%31%5%1%1%1%2,749
Monthly41%39%12%1%5%3%1,166
Seldom/never16%24%13%1%39%7%5,324
Don't know62%10%2%10%2%15%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily77%17%3%2%1%8,091
Weekly45%44%8%3%1%2,749
Monthly20%55%17%7%1%1,166
Seldom/never7%23%29%40%1%5,324
Don't know45%28%3%6%18%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily54%30%15%< 1%8,091
Weekly29%46%24%< 1%2,749
Monthly8%59%32%1%1,166
Seldom/never4%26%70%< 1%5,324
Don't know21%33%28%18%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%13%10%37%< 1%8,091
Weekly14%11%12%63%< 1%2,749
Monthly3%6%10%80%< 1%1,166
Seldom/never1%1%2%94%< 1%5,324
Don't know10%7%7%47%30%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%7%3%32%2%8,091
Weekly32%11%6%49%1%2,749
Monthly19%14%8%58%1%1,166
Seldom/never16%8%5%70%1%5,324
Don't know35%5%5%34%21%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily74%13%5%7%1%8,091
Weekly49%21%14%14%1%2,749
Monthly35%21%19%24%1%1,166
Seldom/never28%15%13%43%2%5,324
Don't know46%13%6%17%18%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%15%11%20%2%8,091
Weekly42%17%15%25%1%2,749
Monthly36%19%17%26%1%1,166
Seldom/never42%16%15%27%1%5,324
Don't know46%13%6%22%13%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%8%35%5%3%8,091
Weekly24%12%52%10%3%2,749
Monthly11%15%61%12%2%1,166
Seldom/never4%18%58%19%2%5,324
Don't know21%10%49%9%12%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%51%2%1%8,091
Weekly33%64%2%1%2,749
Monthly28%69%1%1%1,166
Seldom/never21%77%1%1%5,324
Don't know32%55%6%7%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%13%8%23%1%8,091
Weekly19%16%14%49%1%2,749
Monthly6%11%15%69%< 1%1,166
Seldom/never3%3%6%88%< 1%5,324
Don't know17%12%13%33%26%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily44%31%4%15%7%8,091
Weekly25%36%2%30%7%2,749
Monthly16%28%1%46%9%1,166
Seldom/never6%11%< 1%76%7%5,324
Don't know22%8%8%24%38%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily85%8%7%8,091
Weekly81%12%7%2,749
Monthly71%21%8%1,166
Seldom/never32%59%9%5,324
Don't know53%16%31%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily75%18%7%8,091
Weekly65%27%8%2,749
Monthly55%38%8%1,166
Seldom/never25%68%8%5,324
Don't know39%25%36%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily47%17%35%8,091
Weekly44%17%39%2,749
Monthly38%18%43%1,166
Seldom/never30%21%49%5,324
Don't know22%40%38%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%28%16%6%8,091
Weekly39%35%21%5%2,749
Monthly30%42%23%5%1,166
Seldom/never22%38%34%6%5,324
Don't know27%31%13%29%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily61%34%3%3%8,091
Weekly60%34%3%3%2,749
Monthly57%37%3%2%1,166
Seldom/never54%39%3%3%5,324
Don't know46%27%9%18%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%42%4%2%8,091
Weekly51%43%3%2%2,749
Monthly50%44%4%2%1,166
Seldom/never41%54%4%2%5,324
Don't know36%48%7%10%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%57%5%8,091
Weekly53%43%4%2,749
Monthly60%36%4%1,166
Seldom/never75%21%4%5,324
Don't know38%31%32%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%50%5%4%8,091
Weekly60%32%4%3%2,749
Monthly68%25%4%3%1,166
Seldom/never80%15%3%2%5,324
Don't know39%31%10%20%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily34%58%8%8,091
Weekly51%41%8%2,749
Monthly59%33%8%1,166
Seldom/never75%19%6%5,324
Don't know32%36%32%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily47%47%3%3%8,091
Weekly44%52%2%2%2,749
Monthly39%57%2%2%1,166
Seldom/never31%64%3%2%5,324
Don't know33%51%5%12%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among men by frequency of prayer

% of men who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily16%29%3%46%5%8,091
Weekly29%34%5%28%4%2,749
Monthly43%28%5%21%2%1,166
Seldom/never70%12%5%11%2%5,324
Don't know24%17%17%26%16%184
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.