Online gaming among children in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015-2022, by age

Published by
J. Clement,
May 22, 2023
A 2022 survey found that 82 percent of children in the United Kingdom aged 12 to 15 years played online games such as Fortnite or Minecraft. Online gaming among children has been increasing in popularity over the recent years and made a huge jump during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Share of children in the United Kingdom (UK) who ever play games online from 2015 to 2022, by age group

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Release date

February 2023

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2015 to November 2022

Number of respondents

3,307 respondents

Age group

3-17 years

Special properties

those whose child plays games

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Original question: Does your child play games online? (RESPONSES FROM PARENT FOR 3-7 YEAR OLDS AND FROM CHILDREN AGED 8-17) (SINGLE CODE)
2022 survey wave 1 - May 5-27, 2022 and wave 2 November 2-24, 2022

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