News Summary

Recent studies and surveys, such as the Canadian Leisure & Reading survey by BookNet Canada, reveal significant insights into the audiobook listening habits of Canadians. The survey highlights a growing trend in audiobook consumption, with 57% of Canadian readers having listened to an audiobook in 2024, up from 46% in 2020. Audiobook listeners tend to be younger, with 62% under the age of 45, and are more likely to be caregivers. The preference for audiobooks is increasing, with 15% of readers preferring audiobooks over other formats in 2024, compared to 8% in 2020. The majority of audiobook consumption occurs via digital formats, with 35% of listeners in 2024 exclusively using digital audiobooks, and 66% using a mix of physical and digital formats. Smartphones are the primary device for consuming audiobooks, used by 47% of listeners.