Denmark
is one of the world's most secular countries, with active Christianity
declining despite 72.1% of residents being members of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark in 2023. Only about 2.4% attend services weekly, causing some to describe remaining devout families as a "remnant" or "last Christians".Key Trends and Data:
- Declining Membership: Church of Denmark membership dropped from 98.7% in 1901 to 72.1% in 2023.
- Low Attendance: While many remain in the state church, only 2-3% attend services regularly. However, cultural participation remains higher for Christmas and specific ceremonies (e.g., 80.7% funerals and 66.5% of children in grade 7–8 for confirmation in 2022).
- Secularization: Only 25% of Danes believed Jesus is the Son of God and 18% believed him to be the Redeemer according to a 2009 survey, reflecting widespread secular views.
- "The Last Christians": Independent media (e.g., The Remnant: The Last Christians of Denmark) have highlighted the rise of small, dedicated, and often communal Christian families who maintain devout beliefs in a largely post-Christian society.
- Other Denominations: Evangelical Christians make up roughly 3.5% of the population, with roughly 10% of the population made up of immigrants holding other faiths.
