Topic summary
TV consumption
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Television consumption.
Statistics
Television viewership has historically risen with the medium's accessibility, though younger demographics increasingly favor alternative forms of entertainment, contributing to a gradual decline in traditional TV consumption. Global television viewing peaked in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns but decreased slightly to an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes daily by 2023. Despite this decline, screen-based content consumption persists, with audiences shifting toward streaming platforms accessed via smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Between May 2021 and May 2022, streaming service usage grew by 21%, accounting for 32% of total television time.