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Portuguese people put leisure reading behind social media use in Portugal
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Portuguese people put leisure reading behind social media use in Portugal

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 12:07

The reading market in Portugal is growing, with more Portuguese people reading books. However, leisure reading falls behind social media use as a free time activity.

One in five readers in Portugal does not buy books, which represents a significant challenge for the country's publishing and book retail sector.

The illegal and unauthorized sharing of content is one of the main concerns of the literary sector, affecting authors, publishers and distributors.

The scenario mixes positive signs, such as the increase in the number of readers, with persistent challenges related to consumption habits and the protection of copyright in the digital environment.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal benefit from greater access to books, but the sustainability of the publishing sector is threatened by the practice of one in five readers who do not buy books and by the illegal sharing of content, which can affect the diversity and quality of the literary offer available in the country.

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