The
population of e-book readers is growing. In the past year, the number of
those who read e-books increased from 16% of all Americans ages 16 and
older to 23%. At the same time, the number of
those who read printed books in the previous 12 months fell from 72% of
the population ages 16 and older to 67%.
Overall,
the number of book readers in late 2012 was 75% of the population ages
16 and older, a small and statistically insignificant decline from 78%
in late 2011.
The move
toward e-book reading coincides with an increase in ownership of
electronic book reading devices. In all, the number of owners of either a
tablet computer or e-book reading device such
as a Kindle or Nook grew from 18% in late 2011 to 33% in late 2012. As
of November 2012, some 25% of Americans ages 16 and older own tablet
computers such as iPads or Kindle Fires, up from 10% who owned tablets
in late 2011. And in late 2012 19% of Americans
ages 16 and older own e-book reading devices such as Kindles and Nooks,
compared with 10% who owned such devices at the same time last year.
Rainie, L., & Duggan, M. (2013). E-book Reading Jumps;
Print Book Reading Declines. Washington, DC: Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Print Book Reading Declines. Washington, DC: Pew Internet & American Life Project.
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