Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201424%11%7%56%1%10,023
200727%13%7%50%2%7,277
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily28%39%24%10%2,203
Weekly32%38%22%7%1,096
Monthly35%39%19%8%670
Seldom/never37%35%17%11%5,759
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily15%19%32%27%6%< 1%2,203
Weekly20%20%30%24%4%< 1%1,096
Monthly22%24%27%22%4%1%670
Seldom/never23%22%26%21%6%1%5,759
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.

Gender composition among Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily45%55%2,262
Weekly48%52%1,112
Monthly56%44%678
Seldom/never63%37%5,847
Don't know55%45%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily51%16%10%15%7%2,184
Weekly63%11%8%12%5%1,089
Monthly61%11%12%13%3%672
Seldom/never75%4%7%10%4%5,765
Don't know69%15%7%6%3%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.

Immigrant status among Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily23%12%65%2,193
Weekly15%11%74%1,101
Monthly19%13%68%663
Seldom/never13%14%73%5,778
Don't know20%14%66%109
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily44%19%22%16%1,954
Weekly38%18%25%20%980
Monthly33%18%26%23%609
Seldom/never26%20%29%25%5,260
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily42%31%15%12%2,243
Weekly38%32%18%12%1,107
Monthly37%33%17%13%675
Seldom/never32%31%22%15%5,830
Don't know29%30%24%18%115
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily40%10%15%4%31%2,242
Weekly39%11%13%3%34%1,105
Monthly40%11%10%3%36%676
Seldom/never39%11%10%3%38%5,821
Don't know35%2%15%6%42%109
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily31%69%2,254
Weekly32%68%1,109
Monthly27%73%676
Seldom/never24%76%5,826
Don't know19%81%117
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily70%20%5%1%2%1%2,262
Weekly47%37%10%1%3%3%1,112
Monthly30%38%15%1%11%4%678
Seldom/never10%18%14%1%49%8%5,847
Don't know44%14%3%7%5%28%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%29%10%9%2%2,262
Weekly22%46%21%10%1%1,112
Monthly13%43%29%14%1%678
Seldom/never3%15%30%51%1%5,847
Don't know33%27%6%13%22%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily23%35%41%< 1%2,262
Weekly9%42%48%1%1,112
Monthly4%42%53%1%678
Seldom/never2%19%79%< 1%5,847
Don't know10%30%34%26%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily23%11%9%57%1%2,262
Weekly8%8%10%74%< 1%1,112
Monthly2%4%11%82%< 1%678
Seldom/never1%1%2%96%< 1%5,847
Don't know3%6%8%52%31%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily55%6%3%33%3%2,262
Weekly37%12%6%45%1%1,112
Monthly25%18%7%50%1%678
Seldom/never18%9%6%66%1%5,847
Don't know39%8%2%24%27%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily68%13%8%10%2%2,262
Weekly50%18%13%18%1%1,112
Monthly36%21%18%23%1%678
Seldom/never31%16%11%41%2%5,847
Don't know42%4%7%18%30%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily56%13%9%20%2%2,262
Weekly50%16%12%21%1%1,112
Monthly42%21%15%21%1%678
Seldom/never44%17%14%25%1%5,847
Don't know54%14%6%15%11%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily23%15%48%9%4%2,262
Weekly12%18%57%11%2%1,112
Monthly6%18%60%14%2%678
Seldom/never2%19%56%21%2%5,847
Don't know7%15%51%11%17%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily26%70%2%2%2,262
Weekly23%75%1%1%1,112
Monthly21%77%2%1%678
Seldom/never17%81%1%1%5,847
Don't know28%57%8%7%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily38%11%7%43%1%2,262
Weekly12%12%11%64%1%1,112
Monthly4%9%12%75%< 1%678
Seldom/never2%3%5%90%< 1%5,847
Don't know9%7%12%39%34%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily26%21%3%40%10%2,262
Weekly16%22%1%53%9%1,112
Monthly7%18%1%62%12%678
Seldom/never3%5%< 1%86%6%5,847
Don't know5%4%4%40%47%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily68%23%9%2,262
Weekly63%27%11%1,112
Monthly52%36%12%678
Seldom/never20%71%9%5,847
Don't know24%24%52%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily51%41%8%2,262
Weekly43%47%10%1,112
Monthly35%56%9%678
Seldom/never14%78%7%5,847
Don't know17%37%46%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily24%26%50%2,262
Weekly25%22%53%1,112
Monthly23%22%55%678
Seldom/never22%20%58%5,847
Don't know7%51%42%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily25%33%32%10%2,262
Weekly19%39%35%7%1,112
Monthly17%39%38%5%678
Seldom/never15%35%44%7%5,847
Don't know9%25%28%38%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%50%4%5%2,262
Weekly44%49%3%3%1,112
Monthly45%48%3%4%678
Seldom/never47%46%3%4%5,847
Don't know35%30%13%22%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily34%57%5%3%2,262
Weekly37%57%3%2%1,112
Monthly36%57%4%3%678
Seldom/never34%61%3%1%5,847
Don't know32%42%11%15%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%36%6%2,262
Weekly69%27%4%1,112
Monthly70%25%5%678
Seldom/never81%16%3%5,847
Don't know49%23%28%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily66%26%4%4%2,262
Weekly81%14%2%3%1,112
Monthly84%11%3%3%678
Seldom/never88%8%2%2%5,847
Don't know65%12%5%18%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily59%32%9%2,262
Weekly74%19%8%1,112
Monthly76%18%6%678
Seldom/never85%11%4%5,847
Don't know58%9%33%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily32%61%3%4%2,262
Weekly31%66%2%2%1,112
Monthly26%68%3%3%678
Seldom/never23%72%2%2%5,847
Don't know19%62%4%15%124
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 Non-Christians by frequency of prayer

% of Non-Christians 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 daily32%27%5%30%5%2,262
Weekly45%26%6%21%2%1,112
Monthly54%19%6%19%2%678
Seldom/never78%8%4%8%2%5,847
Don't know34%10%25%18%13%124
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.