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June 7, 2018
The Age Gap in Religion Around the World
In multiple geographic regions and religions, younger adults less likely to say that religion is very important in their lives
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Appendix B: Detailed tables showing overall figures and age breaks by country and measure
Appendix C: Detailed tables showing age gaps by country, religious group and measure
Appendix D: Question wording from each survey
Appendix E: Sources
Resumen de hallazgos: La brecha de edad respecto a la religión en todo el mundo
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The Age Gap in Religion Around the World
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Younger adults tend to be less religious than older adults in many countries
Age gap in affiliation most common in predominantly Christian countries
In multiple geographic regions and religions, younger adults less likely to say that religion is very important in their lives
The fastest-growing countries are highly religious, while those with shrinking populations tend to be less religious
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