The source does not specify the type of survey or the date of survey.
Respondents came from the following countries: France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand
Citation formats
Most popular reasons for downloading music illegally worldwide in 2017
The statistic shows the most common reasons for downloading music from illegal sources worldwide in 2017. During the survey, ** percent of respondents stated that they downloaded music from illegal sources because of the quality of the sound.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Institute for Information Law. (July 31, 2018). Most common reasons for downloading music from illegal sources worldwide in 2017 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/943206/music-piracy-reasons/
Institute for Information Law. "Most common reasons for downloading music from illegal sources worldwide in 2017." Chart. July 31, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/943206/music-piracy-reasons/
Institute for Information Law. (2018). Most common reasons for downloading music from illegal sources worldwide in 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 20, 2026. /statistics/943206/music-piracy-reasons/
Institute for Information Law. "Most Common Reasons for Downloading Music from Illegal Sources Worldwide in 2017." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 31 Jul 2018, /statistics/943206/music-piracy-reasons/
Institute for Information Law, Most common reasons for downloading music from illegal sources worldwide in 2017 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/943206/music-piracy-reasons/ (last visited July 20, 2026)
Most common reasons for downloading music from illegal sources worldwide in 2017 [Graph], Institute for Information Law, July 31, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/943206/music-piracy-reasons/
