# Global digital screen time consumption trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-digital-screen-time-consumption-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-26T17:44:47.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Data indicates rising levels of digital device consumption among various demographics. In Spain, approximately 70 percent of minors spend more than two hours daily in front of screens, including mobile phones, tablets, and consoles. Experts observe that the age of first technology access is decreasing as devices are increasingly used to manage daily routines and child entertainment.

In Italy, usage patterns show significant time investment across different media. Television remains a dominant medium, with 94.1 percent of the population using it and an average daily consumption of 3 hours and 17 minutes, particularly among those aged 65 and older. Smartphone usage is also high, with Italians averaging 2 hours and 54 minutes daily. Notably, 64.5 percent of 16–17-year-olds in Italy spend more than four hours a day on smartphones for non-work activities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Screen time usage statistics in Italy

Data from 2025 shows Italians spend significant time on screens, with television usage averaging over 3 hours daily and smartphone use exceeding 4 hours for many younger demographics.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/screen-time-usage-statistics-in-italy

### 2026-09-25: Minors' screen time reaches two hours daily for 70 percent

Seven in ten minors spend over two hours daily in front of screens, reflecting the normalization of digital devices in children's daily routines and routines from increasingly younger ages.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minors-screen-time-reaches-two-hours-daily-for-70-percent

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