5 Countries That Read the Most in the World

3. China

Average number of hours spent reading per week per capita: 8:00

The average amount of time spent reading in China each week—eight hours—shows the nation’s strong dedication to literacy and reading culture. Accordingly, Chinese authorities have made reading promotion a top priority, to significantly raise the proportion of regular readers by 2025. The Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee released guidelines aimed at increasing reading comprehension, fostering a culture of reading in the community and fostering public interest in reading high-quality literature. These programs demonstrate China’s commitment to raising the country’s overall literacy rate and developing a vibrant reading culture.