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Video Consumption Stats 2026: Key Statistics for 2026

Video consumption patterns directly inform marketing strategy as consumers spend more time watching video across platforms. These statistics capture how people consume video content.

By ContentMation Team·Updated April 2026

Key Statistics

The average person watches 17 hours of online video per week

Source: Wyzowl (2025)

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YouTube reaches more 18-49 year-olds than any broadcast or cable TV network

Source: Nielsen (2024)

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Short-form video consumption grew 33% year-over-year across all platforms

Source: Insider Intelligence (2025)

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87% of consumers say they want to see more video content from brands

Source: Wyzowl (2024)

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Vertical video viewing increased 58% year-over-year driven by mobile consumption

Source: Sensor Tower (2025)

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64% of video viewing now happens on mobile devices

Source: eMarketer (2024)

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Key Takeaway

Video consumption continues to surge with short-form and vertical formats growing fastest. Consumer demand for more brand video content represents a significant opportunity for marketers who invest in video production.

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