timrichards, 
That is a surprising figure. I'm so glad I have the reading habit, it's among the most affordable culture - and highly rewarding.
Here's the article that the snippet is from, about a survey of Australia's culture habits: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/australians-are-reading-less-and-staying-in-more-what-s-behind-the-culture-shift-20230913-p5e495.html