Changes in Sales of Books in Japan, 2004-2013
In 2013, the total sales of books and magazines were 2 trillion yen ($18 billion, €17 billion). The sales amount of books is decreasing year by year. The following shows the changes in sales amount of books and magazines from 2004 to 2013.
Table : Changes in Sales of Books and Magazines, 2004-2013 (unit : billion yen)
| Year | Book | Magazine | Total |
| 2004 | 942.9 | 1299.8 | 2242.8 |
| 2005 | 919.7 | 1276.7 | 2196.4 |
| 2006 | 932.6 | 1220.0 | 2152.5 |
| 2007 | 902.6 | 1182.7 | 2085.3 |
| 2008 | 887.8 | 1129.9 | 2017.7 |
| 2009 | 849.2 | 1086.4 | 1935.6 |
| 2010 | 821.3 | 1053.5 | 1874.8 |
| 2011 | 819.8 | 984.4 | 1804.2 |
| 2012 | 801.3 | 938.5 | 1739.8 |
| 2013 | 785.1 | 897.2 | 1682.3 |
Source is "Nihon Chosha Hansoku Center".
www.1book.co.jp/005330.html
Table : Changes in the Number of New Titles, 2000-2012
| Year | Sales (x billion yen) | New titles |
| 2000 | 970.6 | 67522 |
| 2001 | 945.6 | 69003 |
| 2002 | 949.0 | 72055 |
| 2003 | 945.6 | 72608 |
| 2004 | 942.9 | 74587 |
| 2005 | 919.7 | 76528 |
| 2006 | 932.6 | 77722 |
| 2007 | 902.6 | 77417 |
| 2008 | 887.8 | 76322 |
| 2009 | 849.2 | 78555 |
| 2010 | 821.3 | 74714 |
| 2011 | 819.8 | 75810 |
| 2012 | 801.3 | 78349 |
Source is "Nihon Chosha Hansoku Center".
www.1book.co.jp/005000.html
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