According to a survey held in the United Kingdom, a total of 51.9 percent of children aged eight to 11 years said that they enjoyed reading in 2024.This was the lowest figure in the given timeframe, albeit still higher than among older children. As younger children's reading enjoyment has waned, a lower share of teens aged 14 to 16 claimed they enjoyed reading in 2024 than the share who said the same a decade ago.
Share of children who enjoy reading in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2024, by age group
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National Literacy Trust. (November 6, 2024). Share of children who enjoy reading in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2024, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/298960/enjoyment-of-reading-among-young-people-uk/
National Literacy Trust. "Share of children who enjoy reading in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2024, by age group." Chart. November 6, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/298960/enjoyment-of-reading-among-young-people-uk/
National Literacy Trust. (2024). Share of children who enjoy reading in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2024, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/298960/enjoyment-of-reading-among-young-people-uk/
National Literacy Trust. "Share of Children Who Enjoy Reading in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2005 to 2024, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Nov 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/298960/enjoyment-of-reading-among-young-people-uk/
National Literacy Trust, Share of children who enjoy reading in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2024, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/298960/enjoyment-of-reading-among-young-people-uk/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Share of children who enjoy reading in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2024, by age group [Graph], National Literacy Trust, November 6, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/298960/enjoyment-of-reading-among-young-people-uk/
