---
title: "Video: How religious are young Americans today?"
description: "Young adults today are less religious than older adults by traditional measures. But when it comes to spirituality, the differences are smaller."
date: "2025-05-28"
authors:
  - name: "Kim Arias"
    job_title: "Former Video Lead"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/kim-arias/"
  - name: "Justine Coleman"
    job_title: "Associate Digital Producer"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/justine-coleman/"
  - name: "Chip Rotolo"
    job_title: "Research Associate"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/michael-rotolo/"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/28/video-how-religious-are-young-americans-today/"
categories:
  - "Beliefs & Practices"
  - "Non-Religion & Secularism"
  - "Religion"
  - "Religious Commitment"
  - "Religious Identity & Affiliation"
datasets:
  - name: "2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS) Dataset"
    url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/dataset/2023-24-religious-landscape-study-rls-dataset/"
---

# Video: How religious are young Americans today?

Young adults today are less religious than older adults by traditional measures. But when it comes to spirituality, the differences between young adults and older people are smaller. Watch the video to learn about religion and spirituality among young adults. Learn more about the study at [pewresearch.org/rls](https://pewresearch.org/rls).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq-IHO5jFIk

**Publications from the Religious Landscape Study**

- Read the report: [Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off](https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/decline-of-christianity-in-the-us-has-slowed-may-have-leveled-off/)

- Explore the interactive database: [Religious Landscape Study](https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/)

- About this research project: [About the Religious Landscape Study](https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/about/)

- Read the methodology: [Methodology](https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/religious-landscape-study-methodology/)

- Watch the main video: [Religion and Spirituality in America](https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/03/21/video-religion-and-spirituality-in-america/)

- [How common are spiritual beliefs in the U.S.?](https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/13/video-how-common-are-spiritual-beliefs-in-the-us/)

- [How much ‘religious switching’ is there in the U.S.?](https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/06/10/video-how-much-religious-switching-is-there-in-the-us/)

- [How do American men and women differ religiously?](https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/06/25/video-how-do-american-men-and-women-differ-religiously/)