Nigeria, with a 95 percent prayer rate, has been ranked the second most prayerful country in the world, according to the Pew Research Centre. Topping the list is Afghanistan, with a 96 percent prayer rate. This non-partisan American think-tank's findings reaffirm Nigeria's reputation as a deeply religious nation, especially in the realm of faith and prayer. Back in 2019, Pew Research Centre's surveys from 2008 to 2017 already identified Nigeria as the most prayerful country.
The recent data indicates a spiritual trend that continues to influence the lives of many Nigerians. In contrast, the survey highlights the low rates of prayer in other countries, with China at just 1%, the UK at 6%, and Switzerland and Austria both at 8%. The Pew Research Centre's survey provides a glimpse into the different levels of religiosity worldwide, reflecting the diversity of faith practices around the globe
