Bulgaria vs Germany: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers

Bulgaria
58.2%
in 2023
Germany
60.0%
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
33rd
Germany rank
30th

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

  • Bulgaria
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 60.0% against 58.2% in Bulgaria, a difference of 1.8%.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Bulgaria ranks 33rd and Germany ranks 30th of 60 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 10.3% 14.1% 3.8% Germany
2010s 32.9% 50.8% 17.9% Germany
2020s 46.9% 60.9% 14.0% Germany

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, Bulgaria or Germany?
Germany, at 60.0% against 58.2% in Bulgaria as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers between Bulgaria and Germany?
1.8%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Germany?
15 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2022.
How do Bulgaria and Germany rank globally for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
Bulgaria ranks 33rd and Germany ranks 30th 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, 25-74 years old, female (%). 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, 25-74 years old, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
60 places, 755 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release