Guardian: Bible sales in Britain hit new highs in 2025
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On January 10, 2026, the British outlet The Guardian published a report saying that 2025 saw a record rise in Bible sales in the United Kingdom – about 6.3 million copies, the highest figure since such statistics began to be tracked.
According to a study by the Christian publishing group SPCK Group, Bible sales were up 134 percent compared to 2019. The analysis is based on data from Nielsen BookScan, a service that tracks retail book sales in the UK and other countries.
Experts say the increase in demand is driven chiefly by interest among young people who previously had no religious upbringing. Representatives of major bookselling chains report a noticeable rise in first-time buyers turning to biblical texts in search of spiritual bearings and answers to questions about the meaning of life.
Some market participants link this interest to the influence of the digital environment and online debates. In particular, it is noted that for some young people the path to religious texts begins with content from public intellectuals – including Canadian commentator Jordan Peterson – after which their attention shifts toward studying Christian sources.
The rise in Bible sales is accompanied by increased church attendance in England and Wales. According to data from the Bible Society, the number of regular churchgoers has grown by 50 percent since 2018, with the most pronounced rise recorded among people aged 18–24. SPCK Group says that against the backdrop of global political and social upheaval, Christianity is increasingly being perceived by younger people as a countercultural alternative to secular assumptions.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that MPs urged the Anglican Church not to spend £100 million on reparations.
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