Religious Affiliation Continues Decline in Switzerland

New federal survey reveals sharp drop in religious service attendance, with nearly half of Swiss population reporting no religious activity in past year, though interest in spiritual literature grows.

Key Takeaways

Religious service attendance in Switzerland has sharply declined over the past decade
Interest in spiritual literature has increased from 13% to 20% over ten years
Belief in a single god has declined most significantly among those aged 65 or over

By The Numbers

38%

People believing in a single god in 2024

46%

People believing in a single god in 2014

56%

Population considering religion important during difficult times

They Said

"Religion or spirituality continues to play a fairly important or even very important role in difficult times"
— FSO Report

Sharp Decline in Religious Participation

Changing Patterns of Spiritual Engagement

Generational Shifts in Religious Beliefs

Modern Role of Religion in Swiss Society

Sources & References

Survey: more Swiss reject organised religion

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Religious service attendance in Switzerland has sharply declined over the past decade
Interest in spiritual literature has increased from 13% to 20% over ten years
Belief in a single god has declined most significantly among those aged 65 or over