Number of second-hand print books purchased annually in the Netherlands 2015-2024

Published by
Amy Watson
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Jul 19, 2024

As of February 2024, following a consumer survey in the Netherlands, it was found that the approximate number of second-hand books purchased was 3.1 units that year. The study traces the book average purchasing from 2015 to 2024 and the figures have been fluctuating between around two and three books approximately.

Average number of second-hand print books purchased annually in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2024

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Statistic: Average number of second-hand print books purchased annually in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2024

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Release date

February 2024

Region

Netherlands

Survey time period

2015 to 2024

Number of respondents

1,200*

Age group

14 years and older

Special properties

respondents who sometimes read books

Method of interview

Computer-assisted web interviews (CAWI)

Supplementary notes

The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Hoeveel boeken koopt u gemiddeld per jaar?" (English:"How many books on average do you buy per year?")

* The number of survey participants was approximately 1,200 per year.

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