As of June 2019, ** percent of adults aged between 18 and 34 years old reported listening to music every day, and the majority of their older peers also enjoyed music with the same regularity. Daily music listening was far more commonplace among all respondents than weekly or monthly listening, with very few adults stating that they never listened to music or only did so one to two days per week. However, music consumption changed according to the age of respondents, and older generations were more likely to say that they did not listen to music at all. How age affects music consumptionDespite the many genres and formats available (which in theory cater to every kind of music fan out there) music consumption does change with age. For example, the share of adults aged 18 to 29 years old who are avid music fans is far higher than for other age groups, and almost triple that of adults aged over 65. Similarly, rock ‘n’ roll and country/western music is far more popular among older generations, who have little enthusiasm for hip-hop and rap music, which are much more preferable among 16 to 19-year-olds. It is not just a passion for music or a specific genre which changes, but also the way in which music is consumed. For example, studies have shown that the popularity of music streaming sources generally dwindles with age, and platforms like YouTube reach more adults aged under 25 years than older generations, whereas Baby Boomers are more willing to pay for music on vinyl records than Millennials or Gen Z respondents.

This statistic shows the share of adults playing a musical instrument in the United States, by age group. In 2012, 20.6 percent of U.S. adults aged between 18 and 24 years played a musical instrument.

This statistic presents the share of French people who learned to play a musical instrument during their lifetime in 2017, by age group. In that year, more than ** percent of respondents aged 18 to 24 knew how to play an instrument, but they no longer played it, or practically no longer. However, more than ** percent of French people aged 65 and over had never learned to play an instrument in their lifetime.

There are so many hobbies to choose from. How has the popularity of making music as a hobby in the U.S. changed over time? There is only a slight increase from 2023 Q1 to the current value. What do you do in your free time? Would you consider yourself one of the music enthusiasts? Hobbies cater to different needs like creativity, self-expression, or relaxation. Rather than a pastime we look forward to our hobbies and cut out time for them regularly. If you are looking for hobby inspiration, this ranking of the most popular hobbies in the U.S. might just spark a new interest for you. The survey was conducted online among 15040 to 60327 respondents per quarter in the United States, between 2022 and 2024. Statista Consumer Insights offer you all results of our exclusive Statista surveys, based on more than 2,000,000 interviews.

According to a study carried out by Deezer in May 2018, the most popular genre among Americans was rock music, with 56.8 percent of respondents stating that they were currently listening to music within this genre as of the date of survey. Pop and country music were the second and third most popular genres respectively, and 20.2 percent of respondents said they preferred jazz.

The appeal of rock and pop music

The broad appeal of rock and pop music can in part be attributed to how both genres often blend seamlessly into one another and influence other music styles. Heavy rock bands like Led Zeppelin and AC/DC are often more divisive than melodic rock groups like Bon Jovi or Genesis, just like pop music which strays into R&B territory or is better associated with hip hop or EDM. Each have their appeal to fans with different tastes, and the versatility of rock and pop (and music which combines the two) allows such music to reach adults of all ages and backgrounds.

Rock albums also account for the majority of vinyl album sales in the United States, with pop albums ranking second. However, although the resurgence of vinyl has to a certain extent been reliant on the rock genre, this is not the case when it comes to digital music consumption. Rap and hip hop accounted for 22.8 percent of music video streams in the U.S. in 2018, whereas for rock music videos the share was just 7.1 percent. Rock fared similarly when it came to audio streams, once again losing out to rap and hip hop. Taking such data into consideration, it would seem that rock music fans are generally more drawn to traditional formats and are less inclined to enjoy their music via streaming platforms.

This statistic shows the frequency of exploring music outside of favorite genres among music listeners in the United States as of May 2018. According to a survey by Deezer, **** percent of respondents stated that they sought out music that was new to them on a daily basis, and *** percent said that they never actively looked for new music outside their favorite genre.

This statistic illustrates the share of Americans who listened to Jazz and Blues. As of September 2024, ** percent of 18 - 29 year old consumers do so in the U.S. This is according to exclusive results from the Consumer Insights Global survey which shows that ** percent of 30 - 49 year old customers also fall into this category.Statista Consumer Insights offer you all results of our exclusive Statista surveys, based on more than ********* interviews.

The statistic provides data on favorite music genres among consumers in the United States as of July 2018, sorted by age group. According to the source, 52 percent of respondents aged 16 to 19 years old stated that pop music was their favorite music genre, compared to 19 percent of respondents aged 65 or above. Country music in the United States – additional information

In 2012, country music topped the list; 27.6 percent of respondents picked it among their three favorite genres. A year earlier, the result was one percent lower, which allowed classic rock to take the lead. The figures show, however, the genre’s popularity across the United States is unshakeable and it has also been spreading abroad. This could be demonstrated by the international success of (among others) Shania Twain or the second place the Dutch country duo “The Common Linnets” received in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, singing “Calm after the storm.”

The genre is also widely popular among American teenagers, earning the second place and 15.3 percent of votes in a survey in August 2012. The first place and more than 18 percent of votes was awarded to pop music, rock scored 13.1 percent and landed in fourth place. Interestingly, Christian music made it to top five with nine percent of votes. The younger generation is also widely represented among country music performers with such prominent names as Taylor Swift (born in 1989), who was the highest paid musician in 2015, and Hunter Hayes (born in 1991).

Country music is also able to attract crowds (and large sums of money) to live performances. Luke Bryan’s tour was the most successful tour in North America in 2016 based on ticket sales as almost 1.43 million tickets were sold for his shows. Fellow country singer, Garth Brooks, came second on the list, selling 1.4 million tickets for his tour in North America in 2016.

This statistic shows the public opinion on the music genres which are most representative of America today in the United States as of May 2018, by ethnicity. During the survey, 54 percent of White respondents stated that they considered country music to be representative of modern America.

When it comes to share of Americans who listened to rock / alternative / indie music on the radio, ** percent of 18 - 29 year olds do so in the U.S. This is according to exclusive insights from the Consumer Insights Global survey which shows that ** percent of 30 - 49 year old consumers also fall into this category.Statista Consumer Insights offer you all results of our exclusive Statista surveys, based on more than ********* interviews.

This statistic illustrates the share of French people who learned to play a musical instrument during their life in 2017. It turns out that about ** percent of the French people surveyed in this survey knew how to play an instrument, but they didn't play it anymore or almost no more. Moreover, more than ** percent of the respondents had never learned to play an instrument and regretted not being able to do so.

This statistic shows the attitudes towards Christmas music among adults in the United States as of December 2018. The findings revealed that ** percent said that they thought listening to Christmas music was great, with just ***** percent saying that they thought Christmas songs were terrible.

The statistic shows the results of the survey on whether Americans listen to music with lyrics in a language that they don't speak. During the survey, ** percent of respondents stated that they never listened to music with lyrics in a language that they don't speak.

A survey that was conducted in Japan in August 2023 showed that almost **** of the respondents were using unlimited music streaming services. While ***** percent of the respondents stated to use a free service, an almost equally high share used a paid service. More than * percent of the respondents were using both types of services.

This statistic illustrates the distribution of time spent listening to music on selected devices by consumers in the United States as of July 2018, broken down by age group. During the survey, it was found that on-demand streaming accounted for 60 percent of time spent listening to music among respondents aged 16 to 19 years old, whereas for respondents aged between 35 and 44 this figure amounted to 24 percent.

This statistic illustrates the share of people who shopped for music downloads or streaming services on iTunes in the United States in 2022 in the past 12 months. The results were sorted by age. In 2022, ** percent of respondents aged 18 to 29 years stated they bought music or streaming services on iTunes in the past 12 months.

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The most common music listening location among Gen Z and Millennial adults in the United States was revealed to be the home, though ** percent of Gen Z respondents and ** percent of Millennials also reported listening to music in a car. The home and the car were also the most popular listening locations among adults aged 35 or above, though listening to music on public transport, at the gym, or at music venues was less popular among older adults.  

How is music consumption affected by the generation of the listener? 

Gen Z and Millennial consumers tend to be more digitally focused than their older counterparts. Whilst Millennials are generally acknowledged as being digital natives, Gen Z is more focused on mobile devices, but in both cases it is clear that the ability to consume media on the go is important. Equally, genre preferences are affected by age, and not necessarily in ways one might expect. 

For example, a survey held in July 2018 revealed that older generations are generally much more likely than younger listeners to enjoy classic rock - not surprising, given that the genre is aligned with music produced between the ***** and *****. However, the data also showed that respondents aged 16 to 19 years old and adults aged 65 or above had something unexpected in common. Listeners in these age categories were similarly likely to name show music and musicals as their favorites, whereas adults aged 25 to 64 years old had little interest in such music. 

When it comes to how Americans listen to music, regardless of genre, habits and preferences also differ with age. The majority of younger music fans’ listening time is dedicated to Spotify, whereas older adults prefer to stream their music via Amazon Prime Music and YouTube.

According to a 2023 survey, ** percent of African American or Black respondents and ** percent of Hispanic or Latino respondents in the United States said they enjoyed streaming music and podcast content. Only the group of white or Caucasian respondents enjoyed the audio content even more, with ** percent of U.S. respondents saying they enjoyed listening to online music or podcasts.

The most used online music services in the United States in 2025 were Spotify, YouTube music, Pandora, and Apple Music, with ** percent of survey respondents having recently listened to Spotify, ** percent to YouTube music, and ** percent to Apple Music and Pandora. iHeartRadio and Amazon Music lagged behind with just **** and ***** percent of study participants having used each service respectively in the last month.

The most used online music services in the United States as of January 2025 were Spotify, YouTube music, and Apple Music. However, a study found considerable discrepancies among different age groups. While Spotify was clearly in the lead for younger Americans, as ** percent of respondents aged 34 years or younger stated to have used the service, it is a much closer race in older age groups. Among Americans aged between 35 and 54 years, YouTube Music was only ***** percent away from its Swedish competitor, whereas respondents aged 55 years or older prefer to use YouTube Music.