Survey Finds Young Germans Trust Islam More Than Catholic Church

Survey Finds Young Germans Trust Islam More Than Catholic Church
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A recent opinion survey in Germany indicates a notable shift in attitudes among younger generations toward religious institutions. According to a Forsa poll commissioned by German media outlets Stern, RTL, and ntv, Germans aged 18 to 29 show higher levels of trust in Islam than in the Catholic Church.

The survey found that 17 percent of respondents in this age group said they trust Islam, compared with 13 percent who expressed trust in the Catholic Church. While Islam continues to rank as the least trusted religious institution across German society as a whole, the figures among young adults mark a significant generational contrast.

Analysts note that the results reflect broader changes in Germany, where institutional religion—particularly traditional churches—has seen declining confidence among younger people. At the same time, attitudes toward minority religions appear to be more nuanced among this age group.