Daily Bible engagement through YouVersion’s Family of Apps reportedly surged 63% across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026. This latest development far exceeded the 13% global increase, according to the Bible technology ministry.
Senegal and Zimbabwe led African growth, each recording a 72% increase, followed by Ethiopia at 52% and the Democratic Republic of Congo at 48%, Christian Daily International reported. According to the latest numbers, Kenya held on to its fifth-place global ranking for daily Bible engagement, with usage rising 36% and participation in Bible reading plans increasing nearly 50%.
Turning to Scripture
YouVersion has reported 18.5 million daily users worldwide, the report said. Bobby Gruenewald, founder and CEO of YouVersion, noted it is encouraging to see “how many people are turning to Scripture for answers to their questions.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story is a summary of a report written and originally published by Christian Daily International.
