Who Reads the Most in the World? (It’s not the U.S.)

If you’re a bookworm, you probably read more than most people you know. If you’re a competitive bookworm, you want to know how much more you read than most people you know. If you fall into the latter camp, wonder no more. This infographic lays out the reading prowess of countries across the globe, along with other fun literacy facts.

If you’re a bookworm, you probably read more than most people you know. If you’re a competitive bookworm, you want to know how much more you read than most people you know. If you fall into the latter camp, wonder no more. This infographic lays out the reading prowess of countries across the globe, along with other fun literacy facts.

This infographic is courtesy of Brendan Brown of Global English Editing. Visit them online at geediting.com or on Twitter @geediting.

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