New research suggests Generation Z is emerging as the most religious generation alive, with belief in a higher power now surpassing even those aged over 65. A YouGov study shows church attendance among 18- to 25-year-olds has risen sharply, from 7% in 2018 to 23% in 2024, while belief in a higher power has grown from 28% to 49%. Social media is playing a key role in this shift, with many young people encountering Christian ideas for the first time through short videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Influencers and young evangelists are openly sharing testimonies, baptisms, and Gospel messages, creating curiosity and drawing peers into church communities. Researchers note that Gen Z has faced significant challenges, including the pandemic and cost-of-living pressures, leaving many searching for meaning, stability, and hope. While not all young people observe or embrace this trend, evidence points to a growing openness to faith, community, and spiritual truth. Gen Z appears to be reshaping how belief is expressed in a digital age.
How did Gen Z become the most religious generation alive?
Written by David Fletcher 16 Jan 2026
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- Praise: God for awakening Gen Z hearts, using digital spaces to draw many toward faith, community, and truth. (Isaiah 44:3)
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