# Belief in the Devil is widespread, but it varies

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/belief-in-the-devil-is-widespread-but-it-varies/

> Indexed question in Culture.

## Reading

A majority of Americans (58%) at least moderately believe in the existence of the Devil, including 26% who absolutely believe, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.

An almost identical share (26%) doesn't believe, including 16% who say they absolutely don't. Another 17% are neutral or unsure.

## Topline

To what extent do you believe in the existence of the Devil?

Belief in the Devil is widespread, but it varies.

- Absolutely believe: 25.6%
- Neutral or unsure: 16.7%
- Moderately believe: 16.2%
- Very much believe: 15.9%
- Absolutely don't believe: 15.8%
- Probably don't believe: 6.4%
- Slightly don't believe: 3.3%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-05-11 → 2026-05-11
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: beliefs
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-1.13](https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-1.13)

## Citation

Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2026-045, fielded May 11-11, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-1.13](https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-1.13)