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Bible sales continue to surge; see latest numbers in US, UK

For many Christians, it may be no surprise that Bible sales continue to surge in these confusing times — and recent reports continue to support this news.
  • January 12, 2026
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Bible sales continue to surge; see latest numbers in US, UK

For many Christians, it may be no surprise that Bible sales continue to surge in these confusing and highly divisive times — and recent reports continue to support this news.

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Bible sales reportedly surged to record levels in 2025 in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Some consider this development a reflection of renewed interest in spiritual matters. According to Circana BookScan and various news reports, U.S. sales reached a 21-year high with 19 million units sold — and this is up 12% from 2024 and double 2019 numbers.

Searching for hope

The U.K. saw its highest-ever sales, rising more than 100% since 2019, led by the ESV Bible, both the Christian Post and The Guardian reported. Publishers and booksellers reportedly attributed growth, especially among younger generations, to searches for hope and meaning, Publishers Weekly reported.

See related headlines:
Bible Sales Break Records in U.S., U.K. -Publishers Weekly

Bible sales double in the US, UK since 2019: ‘A bigger search for hope’ -Christian Post

‘It’s younger people seeking some sort of spirituality’: UK Bible sales reach record high -The Guardian

The links above are a sampling of headlines related to the story and are not an endorsement of all viewpoints or reporting.


EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled  from various news reports by The Baptist Paper.

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