In its 20th edition, the ranking continues to show the strength of STM and professional publishers, the resiliency of trade publishing despite global reports of a decline in reading, education moving more toward digital publishing, and some new players entering the global market.
Brazil Added Three Million New Book Consumers in 2025 as New Data Highlights Shifting Reader Demographics
Research from Brazil points to rising book consumption, strong engagement among women and younger readers, and untapped opportunities for publishers targeting underrepresented audiences.