ComfyLiving
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • News
  • About Us
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact Us
ComfyLiving
ComfyLiving
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • News
  • About Us
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact Us
How Many Books Does the Average Person Read
  • Blog

How Many Books Does the Average Person Read?

  • Hermina Drah
  • November 11, 2021

Have you ever wondered how much time an average American spends reading? Also, how do Americans compare against book lovers around the world?

If you’re curious about these and similar pieces of trivia, just keep scrolling!

How Many Books Does the Average Person Read?

Research shows Americans read around 12 books a year, while in the last 12 months, the average American has gone through 4 books. Moreover, 73% of Americans claimed to have read at least one book in the previous year. Fortunately, based on the evidence, these numbers have remained relatively constant since 2011.

Insightful Statistics on Reading Habits

Here are some of the latest trends in the book-reading world you don’t want to miss. So get comfy in your favorite reading chair and find out how popular reading is.

The average adult in the US reads 12 books per year.

(Medium)

Pew Research Center’s data tells us that 50% of American adults read four books or fewer. Also, Americans who have a college degree typically get their hands on seventeen books each year, with about 50% of them finishing seven or fewer of those books.

However, 23% of adults in the US claimed they hadn’t read a book in the 12 months prior to the survey.

(Pew Research)

Around a quarter of adults in the States didn’t read a book, whether in audio, electronic, or print form in the year preceding the survey. Household income is one of the factors affecting these stats. More precisely, there seem to be more non-readers among households with an annual income of up to $30,000.

A 25-year-old man will read around 684 more books in the rest of his lifespan (if he’s an average reader).

(Mental Floss)

The average 25-year-old female reader, on the other hand, will read around 732 more books. If she’s a passionate reader, she’ll likely even read 3,050 more books, while 25-year-old male bibliophiles will finish another 2,850 books.

Typically, women read more than men.

(Iris Reading)

In 2015, approximately 77% of women in the States read at least one book, compared to 67% of men. Additionally, the average American woman finished fourteen books in a year, compared to the average man who finished nine.

Older individuals read less.

(Iris Reading)

As people grow older, they tend to neglect their reading habits. Namely, data shows that 80% of people between 18 and 29 read at least a single book, while 69% of people over 65 said the same.

On average, Americans spend 5 hours 42 minutes a week reading.

(Iris Reading)

Furthermore, German people seem to spend exactly the same amount of time reading, and people in Spain, Canada, and Italy rank almost the same. Although that number might sound impressive, it’s not as impressive when compared to other countries. For instance, people in India spend five hours more a week reading than American citizens do.

Conclusion

So, what’s the average number of books read per year in America? Twelve, which is a pretty decent score and one that is likely to keep growing. Large numbers of readers are always a positive thing, and we certainly hope reading stats will get even better in the future.

Sources:

  • Iris Reading
  • Medium
  • Mental Floss
  • Pew Research
  • Pew Research
16
0
0
0
Share
Tweet
Share
Pin it
Share
Hermina Drah

Hermina believes that every day is a chance to learn something new about the obscure world around us. The driving force behind her writing is her passion for sharing knowledge with others all around the world. After attaining her master’s degree in English language and literature, she has decided to join the team of creative writers dedicated to delivering the hottest content on the web. So what are Hermina’s favorite topics to cover? Animals, good books, health, fitness, self-care—you name it.

Previous Article
Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas
  • Blog

18 Stylish Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas for 2023

  • Hermina Drah
  • November 4, 2021
View Post
Next Article
Magical Christmas Front Porch Decoration for 2021
  • Blog

Magical Christmas Front Porch Decoration for 2023

  • Hermina Drah
  • November 18, 2021
View Post
You May Also Like
how to make cinnamon sugar
View Post

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar (A Guide to Cinnamon, Sugar, and Recipes)

  • April 5, 2023
View Post

How to Wash Cashmere and Maintain its Waffle Weave

  • March 26, 2023
View Post

How to Wash Silk and Keep it in the Best Shape

  • March 23, 2023
View Post

How To Wash a Backpack and Keep It in Tip-Top Shape

  • March 20, 2023
View Post

How to Make Rosemary Tea (A Step-by-step Guide)

  • March 19, 2023
View Post

How to Soften Hard Bread (5 Quick and Easy Methods)

  • March 16, 2023
View Post

Keep Your Child Safe and Happy: Learn How to Wash Stuffed Animals

  • March 13, 2023
How to Remove Scratches from Mirrors – 9 Ways
View Post

How to Remove Scratches from Mirrors: 9 Best Ways

  • February 22, 2023
Carpeted patio
View Post

9 Cheap Ways to Cover Concrete Patio

  • February 18, 2023
Garage Door Color Ideas for Brick House
View Post

Garage Door Color Ideas for a Brick House

  • February 15, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Table of Contents:
  1. How Many Books Does the Average Person Read?
  2. Insightful Statistics on Reading Habits
  3. Conclusion
Recent Posts
  • how to make cinnamon sugar 1
    How to Make Cinnamon Sugar (A Guide to Cinnamon, Sugar, and Recipes)
    • April 5, 2023
  • How to Wash Cashmere and Maintain its Waffle Weave
    • March 26, 2023
  • How to Wash Silk and Keep it in the Best Shape
    • March 23, 2023
  • How To Wash a Backpack and Keep It in Tip-Top Shape
    • March 20, 2023
  • How to Make Rosemary Tea (A Step-by-step Guide)
    • March 19, 2023
Follow Us On:
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
ComfyLiving
  • About Us
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
©2022 ComfyLiving.net – All Rights Reserved.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.