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YouTube has continued to dominate the world of video sharing. These days, it\u2019s a one stop shop for everything from entertainment to how-to videos.<\/p>\n

Understanding key YouTube stats and figures is the best way to develop a YouTube marketing strategy<\/a> that works and lasts.<\/p>\n

Read on for the YouTube user, usage, and business stats that you need to know to hit the ground running (and get that camera rolling).<\/p>\n

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General YouTube stats<\/span><\/h2>\n

Harness the power of YouTube\u2019s global network with these stats.<\/p>\n

1. YouTube is the 2nd most visited website<\/a> in the world<\/h3>\n

With over 106 billion annual visits, YouTube is the second most visited website globally. What takes first place? It\u2019s parent company, Google, of course.<\/p>\n

2. YouTube is the most popular social media platform<\/a> in the U.S.<\/h3>\n

Among U.S. users, YouTube is the most popular social media platform, beating out Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and even TikTok.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Pew Research Center<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3. YouTube has 100 million paid subscribers<\/a><\/h3>\n

Premium services are one of the easiest ways for social media platforms to make money, and YouTube is no exception. The platform currently boasts 100 million subscribers across Music and Premium services.<\/p>\n

4. YouTube is the third most popular mobile video app<\/a> worldwide<\/h3>\n

YouTube clocks in the number three spot in the list of most popular mobile video apps worldwide, according to Statista. While this might sound impressive, a closer look at the numbers gives some fairly surprising insights.<\/p>\n

TikTok, unsurprisingly, takes the number one spot with over 1 billion downloads worldwide. Netflix is in the number two spot, with a meager 182.8 million downloads, comparatively. And YouTube trails closely behind with 182.1 million downloads.<\/p>\n

This leaves a gap of over 800 million downloaded between TikTok and YouTube.<\/p>\n

YouTube, time to catch up?<\/p>\n

5. Baby Shark is the most viewed YouTube video<\/a> of all time<\/h3>\n

Be honest, you started singing Baby Shark in your head when you read that, right?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no wonder, considering this video has been viewed more than 14 billion times, making it the most popular YouTube video ever.<\/p>\n

In the second place spot sits Despacito by Daddy Yankee (8.54 billion views), and in third place Johny Johny Yes Papa by LooLoo Kids (6.86 billion views).<\/p>\n

6. YouTube is the most watched online streaming service<\/a> in the U.S.<\/h3>\n

While you might think of platforms like Netflix and Hulu as the kings of American streaming, it\u2019s actually YouTube that has earned the crown. YouTube currently accounts for 8.6% of streaming usage in the U.S., according to Nielsen, followed closely behind by Netflix at 7.9%.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Nielsen<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube user statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wondering what YouTube\u2019s user base looks like? These YouTube user statistics will help you understand the people behind the platform.<\/p>\n

7. 83% of U.S. adults use YouTube<\/a><\/h3>\n

YouTube currently ranks as the most popular platform among U.S. adults, beating out platforms like Facebook and Instagram. 83% of U.S. adults report using YouTube.<\/p>\n

8. 54.4% of YouTube users are male<\/a><\/h3>\n

YouTube\u2019s male users continue to make up a small majority of the platform, with 54.4% of users identifying as male, and 45.6 identifying as female. It\u2019s not clear what percentage of the audience identifies outside of the gender binary.<\/p>\n

9. The majority of YouTube\u2019s U.S. users are aged 18 to 49<\/a><\/h3>\n

Unlike competing platforms like TikTok, who\u2019s user base skews heavily Gen Z, YouTube remains a popular platform for users across generations. The largest distribution of YouTube\u2019s user base falls between the ages of 18 and 49, followed closely behind by those aged 50-64.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Pew Research Center<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

10. YouTube U.S. users tend to be well-educated<\/a><\/h3>\n

While some platforms, like BeReal and TikTok, have fairly low levels of education among their user base, YouTube users tend to be relatively well-educated.<\/p>\n

89% of YouTube\u2019s user base identifies as being a college graduate or higher.<\/p>\n

11. YouTube boasts a diverse user base in the U.S.<\/a><\/h3>\n

In the United States, YouTube\u2019s user base tends to be pretty diverse. According to Pew Research Center, YouTube usage is split more or less evenly among White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations.<\/p>\n

12. The UAE has the highest YouTube penetration rate<\/a><\/h3>\n

When it comes to global penetration of the YouTube app, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is leading the pack with 98.7% penetration. Israel comes in second with a 93% reach, followed by the Netherlands at 91%.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s YouTube penetration rate sits at 88.3%, and the United States falls further down the list at 77.4%.<\/p>\n

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YouTube usage stats<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wondering how people use and enjoy YouTube? Use these YouTube usage stats as your guide.<\/p>\n

13. Users watch 1 billion hours<\/a> of YouTube content every day<\/h3>\n

According to Google, users spend more than 1 billion hours of time watching YouTube videos every day. Now that\u2019s a lot of eyeballs!<\/p>\n

14. Users spend 28 hours per month<\/a> on YouTube mobile<\/h3>\n

When was the last time you checked your screen time and thought, \u201ceugh.\u201d Hey, we\u2019ve all been there.<\/p>\n

Chances are, YouTube is one of the apps taking up your viewing time. In 2023, users around the world spent an average of 28 hours on the YouTube mobile app each month.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, this usage isn\u2019t even around the world. Users in South Korea spent around 45 hours each month using the app, while users in Switzerland spent less than 10. In the U.S, sers spent around 26.20 hours on YouTube each month.<\/p>\n

15. YouTube Kids saw 131 million downloads in 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n

YouTube Kids had its best year to date in 2023, seeing 131 million downloads\u2014up from 103 million in 2022.<\/p>\n

Overall, downloads for YouTube Kids have continued to increase since its launch in 2016.<\/p>\n

16. 81% of internet users<\/a> have used YouTube<\/h3>\n

So\u2026 basically everyone. Even if you\u2019re not creating regular video content on the site, it\u2019s worth having a presence here on one of the world\u2019s most popular digital hubs in some capacity.<\/p>\n

17. 26% of U.S. adults get news on YouTube<\/a><\/h3>\n

Getting news on social media is more or less the norm now (what this means for society is still up for debate).<\/p>\n

Facebook remains the most popular news site for U.S. adults, with 30% of the market, while YouTube follows close behind at 26%.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Pew Research Center<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube business statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ready to build your brand on YouTube? Here\u2019s how to increase your YouTube subscribers<\/a> and promote your YouTube channel<\/a>. Plus, use these YouTube for business stats to guide your strategy.<\/p>\n

18. YouTube is the #1 platform for researching products and brands<\/a><\/h3>\n

YouTube continues to be a behemoth in the world of product advertising and brand awareness. According to Google, YouTube is the number one platform for researching products and brands, or making purchase decisions.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Think With Google<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

19. Viral YouTube content can reach 100 million views is less than a day<\/a><\/h3>\n

Virality still reigns supreme on social media, as any burnt-out social media manager can tell you.