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Turkey's Religious Identity Shifts: Atheists Rise, Believers Decline

5/31/2025

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KONDA's October 2024 survey uncovers a significant shift in Turkey's religious landscape. The number of people identifying as "religious" has plummeted from 55% in 2008 to just 46% in 2025. Meanwhile, the ranks of "atheist or non-religious" individuals have surged from 2% to 8%, while those identifying as "faithful" have seen a modest rise from 31% to 34%.

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KONDA's October 2024 survey uncovers a significant shift in Turkey's religious landscape. The number of people identifying as "religious" has plummeted from 55% in 2008 to just 46% in 2025. Meanwhile, the ranks of "atheist or non-religious" individuals have surged from 2% to 8%, while those identifying as "faithful" have seen a modest rise from 31% to 34%.