* n (2016) = 3,221; n ( 2017) = 2,861; n (2019) = 3,346; n (2020) = 3.422;
** Previous survey periods available from Ofcom.
The original survey question was phrased as follows:
"And, which, if any, of theses activities have you used the internet for in the last week?"
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Watching short online videos in the United Kingdom (UK) 2016-2021, by age group
In 2021, ** percent of individuals aged 16 to 24 years watched short video clips (such as on YouTube) in the prior week in the United Kingdom (UK). In comparison, ** percent of individuals aged 55 to 64 years watched short video clips, up from ** percent in the previous year.
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Ofcom. (April 26, 2021). Share of individuals who watched short video clips (such as on YouTube) in the prior week in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2016 to 2021, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/506291/watching-and-downloading-short-online-videos-in-the-uk-by-age-group/
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Share of individuals who watched short video clips (such as on YouTube) in the prior week in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2016 to 2021, by age group [Graph], Ofcom, April 26, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/506291/watching-and-downloading-short-online-videos-in-the-uk-by-age-group/
