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Ebook Statistics: Who Reads Ebooks?

August 27, 2012 by Cathy Stucker

Are ebooks replacing printed books? Do ebook readers read more than print book readers? How many people even read ebooks?

There is a lot of debate in the publishing world about the future of print vs. ebooks. Although more people than ever are reading ebooks, they have not given up on print. A study released earlier this year by the Pew Research Group shows that:

  • 21% of American adults had read an ebook in the previous year.
  • 88% of those who read ebooks also read print books.
  • Ebook readers read an average of 24 books in a year, compared to 15 for non-ebook readers.
  • Readers consume e-content on a variety of devices, ranging from smart phones and tablets to dedicated ereaders and computers.
  • Ebook readers are more likely to have purchased, rather than borrowed, the book they read most recently.
  • Ebook readers are more likely to be under the age of 50, have some college education, and live in a household with an annual income over $50,000.


These and many other interesting statistics are available in the study, which has been turned into an infographic for easy understanding.

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Comments

  1. Ruth Martin says

    June 21, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Love the infographic! I read some eBooks, but it does not surprise me that eBooks have not completely taken over ordinary books. I still find it more relaxing to sit in my easy chair reading a real book, than to sit in my chair with my computer, etc. Thanks for sharing the stats – quite interesting đŸ™‚
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