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U.S. daily time spent playing games and leisure computer use 2017, by age
Average daily time spent playing games and using computer for leisure per capita in the United States in 2017, by age group (in minutes)
This statistic shows the average daily time spent playing games and using computer for leisure on weekdays and weekends/holidays of individuals in the United States in 2017, by age. In 2017, consumers aged between 15 to 19 years spent 61 minutes on gaming or leisurely computer use during an average weekday, and more than one hour doing so during weekends or holidays.
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This statistic shows the average daily time spent playing games and using computer for leisure on weekdays and weekends/holidays of individuals in the United States in 2017, by age. In 2017, consumers aged between 15 to 19 years spent 61 minutes on gaming or leisurely computer use during an average weekday, and more than one hour doing so during weekends or holidays.
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- 15 years and older
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