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Nearly Half of UK Youth Listen to Audiobooks or Podcasts, New Survey Finds

The National Literacy Trust's 2026 Annual Literacy Survey of 110,000+ UK children finds that 47.3% listen to audiobooks or podcasts, with audiobooks linked to imagination and reading engagement among younger audiences.

Source: Literacytrust 1 min read August 3, 2026
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The National Literacy Trust's 2026 Annual Literacy Survey of 110,000+ UK children finds that 47.3% listen to audiobooks or podcasts, with audiobooks linked to imagination and reading engagement among younger audiences.

Nearly Half of UK Youth Listen to Audiobooks or Podcasts, New Survey Finds
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Source: National Literacy Trust

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