Share of people that believe in God in Sweden 2010-2019, by education

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Einar H. Dyvik,
Jul 4, 2024
According to a survey on religious belief from 2010 to 2019 in Sweden, people with a high educational level had a lower faith in God than those with a lower education. While 46 percent of the respondents with a high education believed in God in 2010, only 34 percent could say the same in 2019. In similar vein, the share of believers with a low educational level declined from 52 percent to 46 percent during that same period.

Share of people that believe in God in Sweden from 2010 to 2019, by education

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Release date

September 2020

Region

Sweden

Survey time period

2010 to 2019

Number of respondents

3,500 respondents*

Age group

16-85 years

Special properties

residents of Sweden

Supplementary notes

The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Tror du på gud?"

The different educational levels refer to the following:
Low education: no completion of compulsory school; primary school or equivalent;
Average education: gymnasium/high school completed but no university studies or graduation from university;
High education: university studies or graduation from university.

* The number of respondents in each year was as follows:
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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