Screen Time by Country
How daily child screen time compares across major countries for both 8–12s and teenagers — every figure self-reported, and therefore under-reported.
Reported daily screen time for 8 to 12 year olds is about 5 hours 30 minutes in the United States rising to 8 hours 40 minutes for 13 to 18 year olds, with the trend rising across most countries measured.
Screen Time by Country
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It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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