Bulgaria Lags in Reading Rates, Ranked 25th in Europe

Bulgaria ranks 25th in Europe for the number of people who read, according to a Eurostat study from 2022. With just under 40% of Bulgarians engaging in reading, the country is positioned fourth from the bottom in Europe, with Italy, Cyprus, and Romania demonstrating even lower interest in books.

Released on August 9, 2024, in conjunction with International Book Lovers' Day, the statistics examine reading habits among citizens of 28 European countries aged 16 and over....