AustraliaRecent analysis of Australian data reveals that Generation Z is the first generation in history where men are more likely than women to identify with a religion. This finding contrasts with previous trends, where women across all generations were more likely to report religious affiliation. The study used data from the Australian Election Study spanning from 1987 to 2025, analyzing responses from 27,478 Australians across six generations. Overall, religious affiliation has declined steadily across generations, with older Australians being more religious than younger ones. However, within the younger generations, a notable shift has occurred, with Gen Z men showing higher rates of religious identification compared to their female counterparts. This change is linked to broader patterns of political polarization and ideological divides.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical findings from the Australian Election Study without overtly favoring any particular perspective. It discusses a generational and gender-based shift in religious affiliation while linking it to political polarization, but does not take a stance on the implications or
