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Public library usage in England 2016, by deprivation level

Share of respondents that visited a public library in England in 2016, by level of deprivation

The data shows the usage penetration of public libraries in England in 2016, broken down by level of deprivation. The share of respondents that reported visiting a public library at least once in the year previous to the survey was 35.6% for individuals in the "most deprived" category.

1 (most deprived)	35.6
2	33.2
3	34.5
4	31
5	34
6	33.8
7	33.1
8	34
9	34.4
10 (least deprived)	36.8

Public library usage in England 2016, by deprivation level

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