Julia Stoll
Research expert covering TV and video media
Books in France - statistics & facts
The book industry is still one of the leading cultural markets in France and has remained surprisingly stable over the years despite the rise of social media and the time spent consuming other forms of media. Even though the act of reading in itself has changed over time and has taken on many new forms, mostly digital, almost half the population claim to read every day or almost, while 42 percent say they read occasionally. As of 2023, only 14 percent of the population do not read, on a regular basis or occasionally.
