Public libraries

Wat erin zit
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 2025 are preliminary. All other figures are final.
Changes as of 10 September 2026:
The final figures for 2024 have been published.
The preliminary figures for 2025 have been added.
Due to changes to the questionnaire, from the 2025 reporting year onwards, the items revenue from mobile services and interest received are no longer collected separately. Instead, they are included under income related to recharged costs and other income, respectively.
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