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Analysis finds LDS growth has slowed significantly over 25 years

September 2, 2026 at 8:05 AM MT · via YouTube · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A new analysis examines Latter-day Saint membership growth over the past 25 years, finding that growth rates have declined significantly from their peak in the 1980s and 1990s. The video presents data on convert baptisms, retention rates, and comparative growth with global population increases.

The analysis, which runs over an hour, contextualizes the Church's current reported membership of approximately 17 million against activity rates and the reality that growth in many developed nations has stalled or reversed. The presentation focuses on statistical trends rather than doctrinal questions.

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