Books in Poland - statistics & facts
A growing trend sets foot on the content in electronic form, and digitalization is also taking place when it comes to the world of books in Poland. This can be seen, among other things, in the number of bookstores, which are on a downward trend. Nonetheless, people can still be seen in many places in Poland indulging in reading while holding a paper version of a book or delving into the literary world in their homes. As a result, book market revenue in Poland has been at 1.1 billion zloty for several years, and is expected to remain at that level until 2027.
In 2022, the most successful Polish author was Anita Głowińska. Other writers listed in the ranking included the crime novelist Remigiusz Mróz, and the fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski, best known for his "The Witcher" series.
While the book industry in Poland is undergoing some major transformations such as presentation or book distribution channels, its digital segments will further develop, thus continuing the writing, publishing, and reading practices in the country.
E-books versus paper books
The love of traditional books is understandable. The smell of paper, the interesting and often decorative covers, and the rustling of paper are something many people love. Poles most often had between 11 and 50 classic books in their homes. However, people are increasingly turning to e-books. This is because books stored in digital form are characterized, among other things, by the ease of purchasing titles of interest, the ability to search the text, interactivity, and the convenience associated with personalization of, for example, the size of the text. Revenue of the e-books market is on an upward trend and is expected to reach nearly 22 million U.S. dollars in 2027. In 2023, Audioteka was the leading e-book and audiobook application with more than 402,000 downloads.Readers' preferences
Literary and scientific books accounted for almost 70 percent of all titles published in the country. This may represent the tastes and demands of Polish readers. In 2023, the best-selling book in Poland was Prince Harry's autobiography “Spare,” which sold more than 4,200 copies.In 2022, the most successful Polish author was Anita Głowińska. Other writers listed in the ranking included the crime novelist Remigiusz Mróz, and the fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski, best known for his "The Witcher" series.
While the book industry in Poland is undergoing some major transformations such as presentation or book distribution channels, its digital segments will further develop, thus continuing the writing, publishing, and reading practices in the country.
