Thuringians rarely go to the cinema and library - Thuringians rarely go to the cinema and library
Residents in Thuringia visit libraries and cinemas far less often than the national average. The state ranks second-to-last in Germany for cultural engagement, with only Saarland recording fewer visits. Official figures show a clear gap between local habits and broader trends across the country.
In Thuringia, people visit libraries just 1.3 times per year on average. This falls well below the national figure of 2.2 visits per person. The state’s cinema attendance is similarly low, with residents going only 0.8 times annually, compared to Germany’s average of 1.1 visits.
Across all federal states, Thuringia sits near the bottom of the rankings. Only Saarland has fewer library and cinema visits. The data highlights a notable difference between Thuringia’s cultural participation and that of most other regions.
The numbers confirm Thuringia’s position as one of the least culturally active states in Germany. With library and cinema visits trailing behind national averages, the region stands out for its lower engagement. Saarland remains the sole state with even fewer recorded visits per person.
