Bible Reading Research | Bible Society New Zealand

Since 2008, we have been engaging research companies such as Nielsen to help us paint a picture of how many New Zealanders read the Bible and the influence it has in their lives. To download our 2022/23 Bible Engagement Survey, click here.

Please find all our other historical Bible engagement research below. If you’re interested in a free digital copy of any of the research, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we’ll be in touch with you.

2017: NEW ZEALANDERS AND THE BIBLE

Our latest research with Nielsen looks at the relationship New Zealanders have with the world’s best selling book of all time.

2016: NEW ZEALAND’S TEEN BIBLE READERS

Research looking at the influences, barriers and drivers of Bible engagement among New Zealand youth.

2015: PASS IT ON – BIBLICAL LITERACY SURVEY

This research is a revealing look into what New Zealand children and their parents know about the Bible.

2008: BIBLE ENGAGEMENT IN NEW ZEALAND

This research reveals how many New Zealanders own and read the Bible, how many consider themselves to be Christian and what percentage go to church.

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