Frequency of prayer

% of adults who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%16%6%23%1%35,071
200758%17%6%18%2%35,556
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 by religious group

% of adults who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist43%16%10%29%1%264
Catholic59%20%7%13%1%7,202
Evangelical Protestant79%14%3%4%1%8,593
Hindu51%15%12%22%1%199
Historically Black Protestant80%12%3%4%1%1,916
Jehovah's Witness90%7%2%1%1%245
Jewish29%16%8%45%1%847
Mainline Protestant54%23%7%15%1%6,083
Mormon85%7%3%5%< 1%664
Muslim69%9%7%13%1%237
Orthodox Christian57%19%8%15%2%186
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%11%7%62%1%7,556
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 by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily16%34%29%21%18,894
Weekly25%34%26%15%5,225
Monthly27%37%24%12%1,903
Seldom/never33%34%20%13%7,998
Don't know9%28%28%36%325
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: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+

Generational cohort by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily10%12%28%34%14%1%18,894
Weekly16%15%28%31%9%1%5,225
Monthly18%19%28%28%7%< 1%1,903
Seldom/never22%20%26%24%8%1%7,998
Don't know6%6%24%37%23%4%325
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: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest

Gender composition by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily41%59%19,336
Weekly49%51%5,299
Monthly59%41%1,927
Seldom/never64%36%8,123
Don't know51%49%386
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: Men, Women

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Racial and ethnic composition by frequency of prayer

% of adults who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily62%15%3%15%4%19,039
Weekly68%10%3%16%3%5,231
Monthly65%9%5%17%3%1,911
Seldom/never75%4%6%12%3%8,021
Don't know66%13%2%14%5%347
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: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed

Immigrant status by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily15%9%76%19,073
Weekly14%10%76%5,241
Monthly17%11%72%1,895
Seldom/never14%13%73%8,024
Don't know18%8%74%360
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: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher

Income distribution by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily38%21%26%15%16,610
Weekly34%20%27%19%4,686
Monthly31%19%26%24%1,717
Seldom/never27%20%28%24%7,270
Don't know52%16%17%15%207
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: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more

Educational distribution by frequency of prayer

% of adults who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily43%32%15%9%19,221
Weekly42%31%16%10%5,276
Monthly42%31%16%11%1,917
Seldom/never36%30%21%14%8,092
Don't know43%29%16%12%362
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: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree

Marital status by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily52%6%14%8%19%19,243
Weekly47%8%13%5%27%5,281
Monthly46%11%10%4%29%1,923
Seldom/never41%10%10%3%35%8,086
Don't know46%2%18%11%22%358
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: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married

Parent of children under 18 by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily31%69%19,263
Weekly30%70%5,283
Monthly29%71%1,920
Seldom/never24%76%8,095
Don't know15%85%372
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: Parents, Non-parents

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily85%12%2%1%< 1%< 1%19,336
Weekly62%31%4%1%1%1%5,299
Monthly40%41%11%1%5%2%1,927
Seldom/never16%24%14%1%38%7%8,123
Don't know62%14%2%8%2%12%386
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: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

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

% of adults who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily79%16%3%2%1%19,336
Weekly43%45%9%3%1%5,299
Monthly21%53%19%6%1%1,927
Seldom/never7%23%30%40%1%8,123
Don't know52%25%4%5%14%386
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: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important

Attendance at religious services by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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%19,336
Weekly27%47%25%< 1%5,299
Monthly8%56%35%< 1%1,927
Seldom/never4%25%71%< 1%8,123
Don't know28%30%25%17%386
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 once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

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

% of adults who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%12%10%38%1%19,336
Weekly13%10%10%66%< 1%5,299
Monthly4%6%9%81%< 1%1,927
Seldom/never2%1%3%94%< 1%8,123
Don't know13%8%7%46%26%386
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 once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation by frequency of prayer

% of adults who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily55%7%3%33%2%19,336
Weekly31%11%6%51%1%5,299
Monthly19%16%8%57%1%1,927
Seldom/never17%9%5%69%1%8,123
Don't know34%6%3%32%24%386
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 once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily76%12%6%6%1%19,336
Weekly49%22%14%13%1%5,299
Monthly34%23%19%24%1%1,927
Seldom/never30%16%13%40%2%8,123
Don't know49%10%7%14%20%386
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 once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily51%15%10%22%2%19,336
Weekly39%18%15%26%1%5,299
Monthly35%18%19%27%1%1,927
Seldom/never40%16%15%28%1%8,123
Don't know44%10%7%23%15%386
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 once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Sources of guidance on right and wrong by frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%7%35%5%3%19,336
Weekly23%13%53%9%2%5,299
Monthly11%15%61%11%2%1,927
Seldom/never5%17%58%19%2%8,123
Don't know25%7%47%6%14%386
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: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science

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

% of adults 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 daily41%56%2%1%19,336
Weekly29%69%1%1%5,299
Monthly25%73%1%< 1%1,927
Seldom/never19%79%1%1%8,123
Don't know33%57%4%6%386
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: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation

Frequency of reading scripture by frequency of prayer

% of adults who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%12%7%23%1%19,336
Weekly19%15%14%52%1%5,299
Monthly5%10%14%71%< 1%1,927
Seldom/never2%3%5%89%< 1%8,123
Don't know21%12%10%33%24%386
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 once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Interpreting scripture by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily45%31%4%14%7%19,336
Weekly24%36%2%31%7%5,299
Monthly15%29%1%47%9%1,927
Seldom/never6%11%< 1%76%6%8,123
Don't know21%12%9%23%34%386
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: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

Belief in Heaven by frequency of prayer

% of adults who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily86%8%6%19,336
Weekly81%13%7%5,299
Monthly71%21%8%1,927
Seldom/never32%59%9%8,123
Don't know54%14%31%386
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: Believe, Don't believe

Belief in Hell by frequency of prayer

% of adults who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily72%21%8%19,336
Weekly62%30%8%5,299
Monthly52%40%8%1,927
Seldom/never24%68%8%8,123
Don't know40%25%35%386
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: Believe, Don't believe

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation by frequency of prayer

% of adults who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily42%18%40%19,336
Weekly38%17%45%5,299
Monthly34%20%46%1,927
Seldom/never26%20%55%8,123
Don't know25%39%36%386
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: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.

Political ideology by frequency of prayer

% of adults who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily45%30%18%7%19,336
Weekly33%37%24%5%5,299
Monthly25%40%29%6%1,927
Seldom/never19%36%39%7%8,123
Don't know29%28%15%28%386
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: Conservative, Moderate, Liberal

Views about size of government by frequency of prayer

% of adults who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily53%40%3%4%19,336
Weekly52%43%3%3%5,299
Monthly51%43%2%3%1,927
Seldom/never48%45%3%4%8,123
Don't know43%30%8%19%386
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: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services

Views about government aid to the poor by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily47%47%4%2%19,336
Weekly46%49%3%2%5,299
Monthly45%50%3%2%1,927
Seldom/never37%58%4%1%8,123
Don't know37%44%6%13%386
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: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm

Views about abortion by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%54%5%19,336
Weekly57%39%4%5,299
Monthly65%32%3%1,927
Seldom/never77%19%3%8,123
Don't know40%32%28%386
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: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases

Views about homosexuality by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%42%5%4%19,336
Weekly70%24%3%3%5,299
Monthly75%19%3%3%1,927
Seldom/never84%11%3%2%8,123
Don't know45%28%8%19%386
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: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged

Views about same-sex marriage by frequency of prayer

% of adults who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%52%8%19,336
Weekly60%32%8%5,299
Monthly67%26%7%1,927
Seldom/never80%15%5%8,123
Don't know36%34%30%386
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: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose

Views about environmental regulation by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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 daily42%52%3%4%19,336
Weekly39%58%2%2%5,299
Monthly35%61%2%2%1,927
Seldom/never28%68%2%3%8,123
Don't know30%49%6%15%386
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.

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Views about human evolution by frequency of prayer

% of adults 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%28%3%47%5%19,336
Weekly32%32%4%28%4%5,299
Monthly44%26%5%23%3%1,927
Seldom/never71%12%4%11%2%8,123
Don't know22%15%15%31%17%386
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.

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