Gaming on a mobile phone in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2017, by age
Do you ever play games at home or elsewhere on a mobile phone?
The statistic displays mobile gaming penetration in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017, broken down by age. In 2012, 31 percent of respondents aged 16 to 24 reported playing games via mobile phone, and this number increased to 49 percent in 2014, followed by a decrease to the level of 41 percent in 2017.
Do you ever play games at home or elsewhere on a mobile phone?
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 16-24 | 31% | 40% | 49% | 44% | 40% | 41% |
| Aged 25-34 | 19% | 32% | 40% | 47% | 27% | 31% |
| Aged 35-44 | 18% | 19% | 35% | 28% | 27% | 26% |
| Aged 45-54 | 8% | 17% | 22% | 27% | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 55-64 | 3% | 8% | 9% | 9% | 6% | 12% |
| Aged 65-74 | 1% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Aged 75+ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
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