Explosion of bible sales in Germany: an evangelical phenomenon
THE Sales of Bibles in Germany experience a significant increase, with 333,000 copies sold in 2024, an increase in 15 % Compared to the previous year. This phenomenon is notably carried by the community evangelicalwhich represents 34 % Regular Bible readers. Despite a context of secularization growing, modern translations like the Basisbibel attract more and more readers.
Context and trends
THE Biblical trends in Germany show a notable evolution, with increased demand for contemporary versions of the Bible. There German Biblical Society plays a key role in this growth, by offering translations adapted to the current needs of readers. L'Evangelical Christian expansion in Europe is also an important factor, with an increasing influence of evangelical communities on religious statistics in Germany.
Additional details
- Evangelical growth : Evangelicals now represent 34 % regular readers, against 20 % in 2020.
- Modern translations : There Basisbibel contributed to this increase with more than 100,000 sales.
- Secularization : Despite this context, bible sales are increasing, showing renewed interest in religious texts.
