According to a survey on religious belief, younger generations of Swedes believed less in God than older generations of Swedes. During the time under consideration, the religious believes of the respondents fluctuated but declined overall. While 60 percent of the 65 to 85-year-olds believed in God in 2010, this was only the case for 42 percent of the respondents in 2022. Interestingly, the share of young people (16 to 29 years) believing in God increased in 2021 and 2022.
Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group
The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Tror du på gud?"
* Refers to most recent year. The number of respondents in each year was as follows:
2021: 4,370
2020: 3,467
2019: 3,500
2018: 1,694
2017: 1,706
2016: 1,543
2015: 1,549
2014: 1,572
2013: 1,703
2012: 4,322
2011: 2,944
2010: 1,603.
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SOM-institutet. (July 5, 2023). Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/901268/share-of-people-that-believe-in-god-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet. "Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group." Chart. July 5, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/901268/share-of-people-that-believe-in-god-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet. (2023). Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/901268/share-of-people-that-believe-in-god-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet. "Share of People That Believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jul 2023, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/901268/share-of-people-that-believe-in-god-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet, Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/901268/share-of-people-that-believe-in-god-in-sweden-by-age-group/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group [Graph], SOM-institutet, July 5, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/901268/share-of-people-that-believe-in-god-in-sweden-by-age-group/
