Based on the provided reference, Christianity in the United States is shown to have experienced a significant loss in membership percentage over several decades.
While comprehensive global data comparing membership changes across all religions is not included in the reference, the information highlights a notable decline for what is currently the largest religion in the U.S.
Decline of Christianity in the U.S.
The provided reference specifically details the trend of Christianity's membership percentage within the United States:
- In 1976, Christianity constituted a 20th-century high of 91% of the total U.S. population.
- This percentage declined to 73.7% by 2016.
- The downward trend continued, with membership dropping to 64% in 2022.
Change in U.S. Christian Membership Percentage
| Year | Percentage of U.S. Population Identifying as Christian |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 91% |
| 2016 | 73.7% |
| 2022 | 64% |
This data indicates a substantial 27 percentage point decrease in the proportion of the U.S. population identifying as Christian from its late 20th-century peak to 2022. This significant shift illustrates a major loss in membership share for Christianity in the United States, as reported in the available information.
