The pie charts illustrate the distribution of devices used by Canadians aged 18 to 25 for watching television in 2009 and 2019. Overall, there was a clear shift away from traditional television sets towards more portable and modern digital devices over the decade.
In 2009, the conventional TV was the most popular device, accounting for 34% of usage, followed by laptops at 20% and desktop computers at 18%. Mobile phones and flat-screen TVs represented 15% and 8% respectively, while tablets were the least used device at only 5%.
By 2019, the landscape had changed considerably. The proportion of conventional TV usage plummeted to just 4%. Conversely, flat-screen TVs became the most favoured option, rising to 27%, closely followed by mobile phones at 26%. Tablet usage also saw a significant increase, climbing to 19%. Meanwhile, the popularity of laptops and desktop computers declined, with both categories falling to 12% each. In summary, while traditional viewing methods dominated in 2009, the 2019 data highlights a clear preference for mobile and flat-screen technology among young Canadians.