Poland vs Switzerland: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers

Poland
63.9%
in 2023
Switzerland
64.8%
in 2023
Poland rank
26th
Switzerland rank
25th

Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers over time

  • Poland
  • Switzerland
20406080200420132023

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 64.8% against 63.9% in Poland, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Switzerland ahead.

Poland ranks 26th and Switzerland ranks 25th of 60 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 28.8% 69.1% 40.3% Switzerland
2010s 57.5% 78.5% 21.0% Switzerland
2020s 68.8% 64.8% 3.9% Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, Poland or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 64.8% against 63.9% in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers between Poland and Switzerland?
0.9%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Switzerland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2023.
How do Poland and Switzerland rank globally for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
Poland ranks 26th and Switzerland ranks 25th of 60 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 15-24 years old, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 15-24 years old, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
60 places, 753 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release