During a survey conducted among literate adults in urban Mexico in February 2024, around ** percent of respondents said they read books for entertainment. Some ** percent cited work or study as a reason, while a similar share of the interviewees stated that they read books to obtain general knowledge. Approximately *** out of 10 respondents mentioned religion as their motivation. Literate adults' leading reasons for not reading books in Mexico included lack of time and interest.
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INEGI. (April 23, 2024). Leading reasons for reading books among literate adults in Mexico as of February 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1179838/reasons-reading-young-mexico/
INEGI. "Leading reasons for reading books among literate adults in Mexico as of February 2024." Chart. April 23, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1179838/reasons-reading-young-mexico/
INEGI. (2024). Leading reasons for reading books among literate adults in Mexico as of February 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 20, 2026. /statistics/1179838/reasons-reading-young-mexico/
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