Screen Time World Ranking
Every country with a comparable reported figure, ranked — and an honest note on the ones without.
The United States reports the highest child screen time of any large country at about 5.5 hours a day for 8–12 year olds, followed by Canada at 5 and Australia at 4.75.
Screen Time World Ranking
Frequently asked
Is the Screen Time World Ranking free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
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.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
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