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Children’s time spent on electronic devices according to parents in the United Kingdom as of May 2024

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Release date

October 2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

April 26 to May 16, 2024

Number of respondents

5,490 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Respondents were parents to at least one child aged four to 18 in school

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: How much time does your child spend on electronic devices outside school on a typical weekday? (e.g. phones, tablets, games consoles, PCs)

Results were weighted to be representative of all UK parents aged 18 years and older.

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UK children's time spent on electronic devices according to parents 2024

Published by
Christy Tila,
Sep 1, 2025

According to a 2024 survey conducted in the United Kingdom, up to ** percent of parents reported that their child spent between one to two hours on electronic devices outside of school on typical weekdays. While ** percent of children spent between three to four hours on electronic devices every day, only **** percent of children had a screentime of over daily hours.

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