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Public libraries

This table presents an overview of the number of public libraries, the number of volumes in collections, the number of volumes lent out to the public, registered users, the staff working for public libraries and their operating costs and revenues.

Data available from: 1999.

Status of the figures:
The figures for 2022 are preliminary. All other figures are final.

Changes as of 15 September 2023:
The final figures for 2021 have been published.
The preliminary figures for 2022 have been added.

When will new figures be published?
Preliminary figures for 2023 and final figure for 2022 will be published in July 2024.

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Number of libraries, collection of volumes, volumes lent out, users
Type of collection, operating costs and revenues

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Type of collection, operating costs and revenues

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