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Public library usage in England 2005-2016

Share of respondents that visited a public library in England from 2005 to 2016

The data shows the usage penetration of public libraries in England from 2005 to 2016. The share of respondents that reported visiting a public library at least once in the year previous to the survey fell during the period in consideration, from 48.2% in 2005 to 34% in 2016.

2005	48.2
2006	46.1
2007	45
2008	41.1
2009	39.4
2010	39.7
2011	38.8
2012	37
2013	35.4
2014	34.5
2015	33.4
2016	34

Public library usage in England 2005-2016

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