• Reading habits in Germany 2021

This statistic shows the results of a survey on reading habits and the usage of newspapers, magazines and books in Germany from 2019 to 2021. During the most recent survey period in 2021 it was found that 42.5 percent of the German-speaking population aged 14 years and older agreed with the statement "I tend to read magazines that interest me very thoroughly, especially longer articles".

Which of these statements about reading and the usage of newspapers, magazines and books apply to you?

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Release date

June 2021

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Region

Germany

Survey time period

2019 to 2021

Age group

14 years and older

Special properties

German-speaking population

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Information on base:
German-speaking population aged 14 and older in private households, at main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Information on random sample:
2019: 23,31 respondents, projected to 70.60 million people
2020: 23,191 respondents, projected to 70.63 million people
2021: 22,563 respondents, projected to 70.54 million people
You can find further information on the methodology here.

The original German survey question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the statements on the subject of reading, consuming newspapers, magazines and books apply to you?"