United Kingdom: hours of internet consumption by children 2007-2018

This graph displays hours of internet consumption among children in the United Kingdom aged five to fifteen from 2007 to 2018. In 2018, children were found to spend on average 15 hours and 18 minutes per week using internet.

Time spent consuming internet per week among children in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2007 to 2018 (in hours)

Characteristic	Hours per week
2018	15.3
2017	15.3
2016	15
2015	13.7
2014	12.5
2013	12
2012	11.5
2011	10.3
2010	10.6
2009	9.3
2007	9.7

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Release date

January 2019

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2007 to 2018

Age group

5-15 years

Special properties

Parents of children aged 3-7 who use the internet at home or elsewhere and children aged 8-15 who use the internet at home or elsewhere*

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

* Number of respondents not indicated.
The source indicates:
- Responses are taken from the child aged 8-11 or 12-15 rather than the parent.
- In 2007-2013 parents/children were asked about use at home whereas from 2014 onwards they were asked about use at home or elsewhere."

Regarding the survey question the source indicates: "How many hours would you say he/ she spends going online on a typical school day/ on a weekend day?"

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