Number of public libraries Japan 2015-2024

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Alexandru Arba
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Apr 7, 2025

Around 3.32 thousand libraries were listed in Japan in 2024. The term “public libraries” in this statistic refers to both libraries which are managed by local governments and by non-governmental organizations.

Number of public libraries in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s)

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Statistic: Number of public libraries in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s)

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Release date

March 2025

Region

Japan

Survey time period

2015 to 2024

Special properties

including subscription libraries

Supplementary notes

The figures have been rounded.

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