16 years and older (until 2018: 14 years and older)
Special properties
Multiple answers possible
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Individual figures were taken from previous publications.
The question used in the survey was worded in the following manner: "Which of the following devices do you use to read e-books either professionally or personally?"
(Original question in German: "Auf welchen der folgenden Geräte lesen Sie beruflich oder privat E-Books?")
Citation formats
Usage of e-books in Germany 2014-2021, by type of device
This data depicts the results of a survey concerning the usage of e-books in Germany from 2014 to 2021, by type of device. In 2021, it was found that ** percent of respondents stated to read digital books on their tablet computers, compared to ** percent reading on their e-book reader and ** percent doing so on their smartphone.
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Bitkom. (October 18, 2021). Which of the following devices do you use to read e-books? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/408897/e-book-usage-in-germany/
Bitkom. "Which of the following devices do you use to read e-books?." Chart. October 18, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/408897/e-book-usage-in-germany/
Bitkom. (2021). Which of the following devices do you use to read e-books?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/408897/e-book-usage-in-germany/
Bitkom. "Which of The following Devices Do You Use to Read E-books?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 18 Oct 2021, /statistics/408897/e-book-usage-in-germany/
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Which of the following devices do you use to read e-books? [Graph], Bitkom, October 18, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/408897/e-book-usage-in-germany/
