Monthly household spending on books South Korea 2017-2024

Published by
Nina Jobst,
Mar 7, 2025

In 2024, households in South Korea spent an average of around 10,920 South Korean won per month on books. In total, around 216,500 South Korean won were spent on entertainment and culture per household per month.

Average monthly expenditure on books per household in South Korea from 2017 to 2024 (in 1,000 South Korean won)

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Release date

February 2025

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2017 to 2024

Supplementary notes

1,000 South Korean won equals 0.69 U.S. dollars or 0.65 euros as of March 2025. 
Figures have been rounded.

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