United Bible Societies mark 80 years with 25 billion texts distributed

The United Bible Societies are marking 80 years of work in making biblical texts accessible globally. Since 1946, the organization and its member societies have distributed 25 billion biblical writings, including 1.1 billion complete Bibles.

Recent data shows a significant shift toward digital consumption. In 2025, digital Bible chapters were accessed or read 32.2 billion times, representing a nearly 14 percent increase from the previous year. Additionally, audio versions of biblical translations were played 1.4 billion times. While printed materials remain part of the mission, with 148.3 million printed texts distributed by member societies in 2025, digital apps and websites saw 26.4 million downloads in the past year.

Currently, the complete Bible is available in 807 languages.