Data and Statistical Sources: Religion

The National Congregations Study surveys a representative sample of America’s churches, synagogues, mosques, and other local places of worship. The NCS is based on in-depth interviews with congregational leaders in 1998, 2006-2007, 2012, and 2018-2019. It gathers information about worship, programs, staffing, community activities, demographics, and many other characteristics of American congregations.

The ARDA Data Archive is a collection of surveys, polls, and other data submitted by researchers and made available online by the ARDA. Includes data from single nation and multiple nation surveys. U.S. and international data.