Younger adults tend to be less religious than older adults in many countries

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The Age Gap in Religion Around the World

Younger adults tend to be less religious than older adults in many countries

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The Age Gap in Religion Around the World
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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