The annual Kirjakori statistics published by the Finnish Institute for Children’s Literature record the number of children’s and youth literature in Finland. There are a total of 1306 books in Kirjakori 2024.
The number of print books has stayed roughly the same throughout the years, despite the recent popularity of audiobooks and e-books. It is notable that for the eighth year in a row, there are more domestic books than translations: 55 % of the books are domestic.
The largest domestic category is the children’s books. This category contains easy readers, chapter books, middle grade books, fairy tales and story collections for children. The number of children’s books has been on the rise since 2018. In Kirjakori 2024 this category reached its all-time high, totalling to 361 titles. 233 of the titles are domestic and 128 translations.
Since 2001, the annual Kirjakori overview has provided an insight into the quantities and qualities of all children’s and youth literature published in Finland. The statistics and thematic analyses are compiled by The Finnish Institute for Children’s Literature, based on books that the institute has acquired for its comprehensive collection. The overview is published alongside an exhibition showcasing the books of the year concerned.
The annual Kirjakori statistics are now available in English. This year, a material presenting annual statistics and thematic analyses of children’s and youth literature published in Finland 2020-2024 is also published.
Kirjakori 2024 statistics in English.
Text in English: Aino-Maria Kangas