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  • Revenue in the Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment is projected to reach US$32,537m in 2021.
  • Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2021-2025) of 4.5%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$38,764m by 2025.
  • User penetration will be 17.5% in 2021 and is expected to hit 20.1% by 2025.
  • The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to amount to US$24.67.
  • In global comparison, most revenue will be generated in the United States (US$15,287m in 2021).
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eMagazines are defined as digital replicas of printed consumer magazines, trade magazines, and/or business magazines. eMagazines may be accessed using various devices such as specific eReaders (e.g., Kindles) as well as tablets, smartphones, and computers. eMagazines are typically purchased as a subscription but may also be downloaded as single editions. The following are not covered in the definition of eMagazines: digital paid content on websites of magazines and academic journals (non-replica) and print or bundled magazine subscriptions that include free digital editions. An ePaper is a digital replica of a printed daily or weekly newspaper. ePapers may be accessed using various devices such as eReaders (e.g. Kindles), tablets, smartphones, and computers. ePapers are typically purchased as subscriptions but may also be downloaded as single editions. The following are not covered in the definition of an ePaper: digital paid content on websites of newspapers (non-replica) and printed newspapers or bundled newspaper subscriptions that include free digital editions.
in-scope
  • Paid downloads of digital replicas of printed consumer, trade, and/or business magazines
  • Paid downloads of digital replicas of printed daily or weekly newspapers
  • Single-paid downloads or subscriptions
  • Includes subscription-based services such as Readly.com
  • Digital magazine advertising (consumer-focused magazines only), digital newspaper advertising (daily and weekly newspapers as well as free daily newspapers)
out-of-scope
  • Digital paid content on websites of magazines and academic journals (non-replica)
  • Bundled subscriptions that include free digital editions
  • B2B sales and resales and sales between private individuals
  • Event- and promotion-media, production costs, agency commissions, discounts
Revenue (2021)
+10.6% yoy
US$32,537m
Users (2021)
+8.2% yoy
1,318.8m
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Revenue Revenue Growth

in the Digital Newspapers & Magazines market in million US$ in percent

Reading Support Revenue in the Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment is projected to reach US$32,537m in 2021. Reading Support The Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment is expected to show a revenue growth of 7.1% in 2022.

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Users Penetration Rate

in the Digital Newspapers & Magazines market in millions in percent

Reading Support In the Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment, the number of users is expected to amount to 1,566.3m by 2025. Reading Support User penetration in the Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment is expected to be at 17.5% in 2021.

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ARPU

in the Digital Newspapers & Magazines market in US$

Reading Support The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment is projected to amount to US$24.67 in 2021.

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Global Comparison - Revenue Global Comparison - User Penetration

in the Digital Newspapers & Magazines market in million US$ in percent

Reading Support With a projected market volume of US$15,287m in 2021, most revenue will be generated in the United States. Reading Support With a rate of [globalpenetration_currentlayer_yeartoday_maxcountryvalue], the user penetration in the Digital Newspaper & Magazines segment is highest [globalpenetration_currentlayer_yeartoday_maxcountrynameprep].

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Top 5
1. United States
2. China
3. France
4. Japan
5. United Kingdom
Top 5
1. Sweden
2. Finland
3. Austria
4. United Kingdom
5. Ireland
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Key Market Indicators

The following Key Market Indicators give an overview of the social and economic outlook of the selected region and provide additional insights into relevant market-specific developments. These indicators, together with data from statistical offices, trade associations and companies serve as the foundation for the Statista market models.

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Population in m
Number of individuals (all ages) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
0-14 years in m
Number of individuals (age 0-14) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
15-24 years in m
Number of individuals (age 15-24) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
25-34 years in m
Number of individuals (age 25-34) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
35-44 years in m
Number of individuals (age 35-44) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
45-54 years in m
Number of individuals (age 45-54) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
55+ years in m
Number of individuals (age 55 and older) living in the selected region, the data is based on the United Nations' medium variant of World Population Prospects as well as similar projections by national statistical offices | Source: Statista, based on UN DESA and national statistical offices
Consumer spending, per capita (current prices)
Average consumer spending per capita of private households in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Foodstuffs, beverages
Consumer spending per capita for food and non-alcoholic beverages (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). The COICOP definition varies from the market definitions employed in the Consumer Market Outlook. It covers all private household spendings meant for consumption at home. In contrast, the Food market in the Consumer Market Outlook covers only certain segments of processed food and excludes for example fresh food, oils and fats and some other items. The markets for Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Hot Drinks in turn not only include sales for at-home consumption (off-trade) but also sales to the on-trade sector (restaurants, bars, cafés). | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Alcohol, tobacco
Consumer spending per capita for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). The COICOP definition varies from the market definitions employed in the Consumer Market Outlook. It covers all private household spendings meant for consumption at home. The market for Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Hot Drinks not only include sales for at-home consumption (off-trade) but also sales to the on-trade sector (restaurants, bars, cafés). | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Clothing, footwear
Consumer spending per capita for clothing and footwear (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). Included are both consumption of goods as well as services (cleaning and cobblers). | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Housing
Consumer spending per capita for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Household
Consumer spending per capita for furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Health
Consumer spending per capita for health (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Transport
Consumer spending per capita for transport (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). This group inlcudes the purchase of vehicles, maintenenace of vehicles as well as transportation services. | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Communication
Consumer spending per capita for communication (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Recreation, culture
Consumer spending per capita for recreation and culture (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Education
Consumer spending per capita for education (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Restaurants, hotels
Consumer spending per capita for restaurants and hotels (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate) | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Other
Consumer spending per capita for miscellaneous goods and services (according to the Classification of Individual Consumption Purposes, COICOP) in the selected region (in current prices, constant exchange rate). These include personal care products and services, personal items like watches and jewellery as well as all other products and services not mentioned elsewhere. | Source: Statista, based on IMF, UN, World Bank, Eurostat and national statistical offices
Telecommunication
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Average connection speed in Mbits/s
Estimated average internet connection speed in Mbits/s | Source: Statista
Smartphone penetration in %
Estimated share of the total population using a smartphone | Source: Statista
Internet users in m
Number of people in the selected region using the internet | Source: Statista, based on ITU and national statistical offices
Hardware market
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Per-capita volume laptops in units
Average per capita sales of laptops and tablets in units | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita revenue laptops
Average revenue of laptops and tablets per capita | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita volume desktop PCs in units
The indicator shows the estimated average per capita sales of Desktop-PCs in units. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita revenue desktop PCs
The indicator shows the estimated average revenue of Desktop-PCs per capita. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita volume mobile phones in units
The indicator shows the estimated average per capita sales of mobile phones in units. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Per-capita revenue mobile phones
The indicator shows the estimated average revenue of mobile phones per capita. | Source: Statista Consumer Market Outlook
Households in m
The indicator shows the total number of private households in the selected region. Households denote residential communties of people living and keeping house together. Business facilities as well as institutional housholds (like unversity dormitories or retire homes) are not counted as households. | Source: Statista, based on national and international statistical offices
GDP, per capita (current prices)
Gross domestic product (in current prices, constant exchange rate) of the selected region per capita | Source: Statista, based on IMF, World Bank, European Commission, OECD, ADB
Internet penetration in %
Estimated share of the total population in the selected region using the internet | Source: Statista, based on ITU and national statistical offices
Source: Statista, January 2021
Source: Statista, January 2021, based on IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

Methodology

The Digital Newspapers & Magazines market builds on Statista’s primary research (the Statista Global Consumer Survey), bottom-up modeling, market data from independent databases and third-party sources, analyses of various key market and macroeconomic indicators, historical developments, current trends, and reported performance indicators of key market players. In particular, we consider average prices and annual purchase frequencies. All monetary figures refer to consumer spending on digital goods or subscriptions in the respective segment. This spending factors in discounts, margins, and taxes. The user metrics show the number of customers who have made at least one online purchase within the last 12 months.

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