Average daily time spent on reading printed publications in China 2024, by type

Published by
Lai Lin Thomala,
Apr 24, 2025

According to the survey on Chinese reading habits conducted between October 2024 and February 2025, respondents aged above 18 years spent on average slightly over 24.4 minutes on printed books per day. Meanwhile, over 40 percent of adult respondents had a habit of listening to audiobooks.

Average daily time spent on printed books, newspapers, and magazines among adults in China in 2024 (in minutes)

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

April 2025

Region

China

Survey time period

October 2024 to February 2025

Number of respondents

435,860 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

The survey covered 189 cities and towns in China, collected both from urban and rural areas. About 76 percent of the respondents were from urban areas.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Media in China "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Media in China

Overview

5

Print media

8

Broadcast media

7

Movies & videos

7

Other segments

6

Further related statistics

9

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Media industry in ChinaDigital music industry in ChinaBook market in ChinaOnline audio in ChinaFilm industry in China
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.