As an Italian, I’ve grown accustomed to hearing a common lament: “No one reads anymore.” It's a phrase that echoes through discussions about cultural habits, often paired with reports of dwindling readership statistics. So you can imagine my surprise when I recently stumbled upon a report claiming that Italy ranks fifth in the world for readership. Naturally, this raised a mix of curiosity and skepticism—can such a claim be trusted, or is it an anomaly amidst the usual narrative? While I remain cautious about the source, it did prompt me to reflect on the broader landscape of reading habits.
I’d love to hear from you: in your country, do you also sense a decline in readership, or perhaps a shift in the way people engage with books? Is there a growing preference for digital formats, or are traditional books still holding their ground? I find this topic fascinating, especially since it speaks not only to our personal habits but to the cultural and educational priorities of our societies. What’s your perception?
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-books-read-per-year-by-country
by FrancescoGozzo
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I think the publishing industry has seen growth in book sales since 2020 worldwide https://wordsrated.com/book-sales-statistics/
And I get the sense that an increasing readers are opting for ebooks and audiobooks, especially with more convenient connectivity to free lending libraries