BYU study: Latter-day Saints lead nation in religious attendance rates
September 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM MT · via BYU Daily Universe · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A new BYU study reports that Latter-day Saints have the highest religious attendance rates in the United States, according to research published by the university's Daily Universe.
The study measures weekly worship attendance and other indicators of religious practice across major faith traditions. No additional methodological details or comparison figures were provided in the brief announcement.
The research appears in the context of ongoing academic interest in Mormon retention and activity rates, which have become a subject of increased scrutiny in recent years.
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