--- title: Regional Variations in Reading Popularity description: Global reading habits exhibit notable gender differences, with countries showing varying gaps and age influencing reading priorities in the U.S. canonical: https://www.datapulse.de/en/regional-variations-in-reading-popularity/ author: Maria Fernandez published: 2024-06-24T15:35:10+00:00 modified: 2026-09-05T16:19:34+00:00 section: Culture language: en-US publisher: DataPulse Research image: https://www.datapulse.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/seven-shooter-hPKTYwJ4FUo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg --- # Regional Variations in Reading Popularity In the [United States](https://www.statista.com/study/21659/reading-habits-in-the-us-statista-dossier/), 44% of women and 30% of men consider reading a main pastime. Across age groups in the U.S., the percentage of respondents who prioritize reading increases with age.  *This story originally appeared on [Statista](https://www.statista.com/)*. --- Source: https://www.datapulse.de/en/regional-variations-in-reading-popularity/