Gramedia Dominates Indonesia's Bookstore Network

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Yosepha Pusparisa 18/05/2020 12:48 WIB

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In 2019, the number of bookstore chains in Indonesia was only 313 stores. These stores were only accessible in major cities. Gramedia dominated the Indonesian bookstore network with 113 stores.

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Number of Bookstores in Indonesia (2019)

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The limited number of bookstores poses a challenge to improving literacy rates in Indonesia. According to data compiled by the National Book Committee, in 2019 there were only 313 bookstores nationwide. Furthermore, these bookstores are primarily located in large cities or at least provincial and regency capitals. The uneven distribution of bookstores across Indonesia hinders access for people in remote areas.

At least eight bookstore chains operate in Indonesia. Gramedia, a subsidiary of Kompas Gramedia, dominates with 113 bookstores. Kharisma and Periplus follow with 52 and 45 bookstores respectively.

Indonesia recently commemorated National Book Day, which falls on May 17th each year. This commemoration was first established in 2002 by the then Minister of National Education, Abdul Malik Fadjar. According to Kompas.com, he noted that Indonesia remains constrained by an oral tradition and a low reading culture.

Editor : Safrezi Fitra

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