Brazilian surveys reveal evangelical habits and political boundaries

Recent surveys conducted by Instituto Valentes Intel and a partnership between Iser and Quaest provide detailed insights into the religious and political behaviors of Brazilians.

The National Evangelical Survey 2026, involving 14,933 participants, indicates that 50.4% of evangelicals read the Bible daily, with a strong preference for physical copies (68%) over digital apps (25.5%). Additionally, 85.1% report praying daily, and 85.5% attend services at least once a week.

Regarding the intersection of faith and politics, the data reveals a tension between congregants and leadership. The Valentes Intel study shows that 52.5% of evangelicals reject the introduction of political topics during religious services. Similarly, research by Iser and Quaest found that between 83% and 90% of religious Brazilians reject having leaders endorse specific candidates or using churches for political campaigns.

Despite this rejection of formal political influence in worship, interest in politics remains high, with 53.1% of evangelicals expressing significant interest. The studies also note that while many seek to maintain a boundary between faith and partisan disputes, religious leaders often attempt to influence voters, with past trends showing a lean toward right-wing candidates.