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Statistics About The Average Books Read Per Year

The average number of books read per year by adults in the United States is around 12.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore a comprehensive collection of statistics on the average number of books read per year in various countries around the world. From the reading habits of Americans and Britons to the book consumption patterns of Russians and Australians, these figures offer fascinating insights into global reading behavior.

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"The average American reads 12 books per year according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center."

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"Britons read an average of 10 books each year, according to a survey by YouGov."

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"In India, people read an average of 18 books annually, as per the World Culture Score Index."

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"As per NOP World Culture Score Index, Chinese people top the list of most books read per year with an average of 28."

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"On average, a Finn reads 7 books a year according to The Finnish Literacy Association’s data."

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"On average, Canadians read 17 books per year based on data from Booknet Canada."

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"Australians read an average of 5 books per year as per a study conducted by Bookworld."

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"Russian people read an average of 28 books per year according to the NOP World Culture Score Index."

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"According to the NOP World Culture Score Index, the average German reads 12 books per year."

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"The NOP World Culture Score Index shows that Egyptians read an average of 7 books per year."

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"According to a survey by Reading Agency, Britons aged 18-24 read an average of 6 books per year."

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"According to Pew Research center, 50% of Americans read between 1 and 5 books per year."

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"The NOP World Culture Score Index indicates that Thai people read an average of 9 books per year."

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"Turkish people read an average of 7 books annually based on data from Turkey's Culture and Tourism Ministry."

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"27% of Americans stated they didn't read any books at all in the past year according to the Pew Research Center."

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"Brazilians read an average of 5 books per year according to a survey by the Brazilian Book Chamber."

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"Norwegian people read an average of 16 books per year as per a study by the Norwegian National Library."

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"On average, French people read 16 books per year according to a study by the National Publishing Union in France."

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"As per NOP World Culture Score Index, people in Japan read an average of 10 books per year."

In conclusion, the average number of books read per year varies significantly across different countries, with the highest averages found in China, Russia, and India, and the lowest in Australia, Brazil, and Finland. Overall, reading habits are influenced by cultural and societal factors, as evidenced by the range of reading averages reported in various surveys and studies. Additionally, the presence of non-readers, such as the 27% of Americans who did not read any books in the past year, highlights the importance of promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading across populations worldwide.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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