How Many YouTube Videos Watched a Day?

Eighteen years after the beginning of its existence, YouTube remains the number 1 video-sharing platform online. The site has over 800 million videos enjoyed by its 2.6 billion users worldwide.

As it continues to evolve and be part of the trend, YouTube has broadened its scope and became not just a source of entertainment but even part of a strategy to market a business or, for some, a full-time job as video content creators who can earn thousands of dollars in a single video.

This article will demonstrate in detail how massive support YouTube is getting from people all around the globe.

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• There are 2.3 billion users logged in each month.

• YouTube has 2.6 billion active users worldwide.

• Over 400 hours of videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute.

• The Indian Music Network T-series has the most subscribers on YouTube, with 237 million users following their channel as of February 2023.

• More than 90% of online shoppers discovered new products via YouTube.

• The first video uploaded to YouTube was on April 23, 2005, titled “Me at The Zoo.“

• The number of YouTube channels with over one million subscribers grew by 65%

• There are 30+ million daily active users on YouTube.

An Overview of How Much Time People Spend on YouTube

YouTube allows people to share and watch videos online and offline anywhere. Unlike watching television, you do not need to stay in one place to enjoy your favorite videos and movies.

The average consumer spends 29 minutes and 37 seconds each day on YouTube, according to SEMrush and Qustodio. For children and teenagers, this time climbs to 56 minutes.

This article will discuss YouTube and how active people access this video-sharing site.

YouTube Video Watching Statistics

Many are enjoying YouTube being hailed as the number one video-sharing platform online. Over 30 million active users watch millions of videos on this site daily.

According to Statista, 73% of the surveyed YouTube users are willing to pay $5 a month to access the site - this means they are eager to get premium accounts with all the privileges, such as getting no commercial breaks and others.

Here are more interesting facts about YouTube video-watching statistics you would want to know:

1. 5 billion videos are watched on YouTube in a day.

(Earth Web)

It is obvious how hot YouTube videos are today since over 2.5 billion monthly active users use this platform; that’s two videos per day per user. It also shows YouTubers what a massive audience they have to entertain, engage, and help with their video offerings.

YouTube offers marketers, brands, and businesses a significant opportunity to show off their products and services. When you use this video-sharing platform, you will get effective organic traffic from your existing subscriber base and new YouTube users looking for what you offer.

2. 62% of internet users in the U.S. access YouTube daily.
(Statista)

Watching YouTube videos has become part of the daily routine for many people across the United States. Data shows that 92% access YouTube weekly, while 98% only use the site monthly.

This site's acceptance level is high in the United States, given that most American internet users open the site every day.

3. 40.9% of watch time happens on mobile.

(Insider Intelligence)

YouTube is accessible on many devices, including desktops, mobile devices, and even smart TVs. All are excellent choices, but mobile devices account for 40.9% of viewing time. That's probably because watching on the phone is convenient wherever you are.

YouTube has become more convenient since you can play videos offline using your mobile phone if they are downloadable. Hence, you can watch your favorite videos anytime and anywhere.

4. YouTube Shorts has 1.5 billion monthly users.

(Tech Crunch)

YouTube Shorts is the short-form section of the video-sharing website, hosting content much like YouTube's primary service but focusing on vertical videos at a maximum length of 60 seconds. Since its launching in September 2020, this feature has reached over 1.5 billion active users monthly.

Like Tiktok, Facebook Reels, and even Instagram, YouTube Shorts allows you to share random short video clips without wasting viewers' time.

YouTube Video Watching Statistics by Demographic

Most of the time, YouTube streaming depends on the different groups the users are part of, be it based on their gender, race, age, or many others. It was found in a survey that there are more male YouTube users worldwide compared to females.

In this part of the article, let us discuss the variation of YouTube Video Watching statistics based on the demographics of users from all around the globe.

5. India has the most number of YouTubers worldwide, with 467 million users.

(Statista)

With its hype all over the globe, YouTube rose to fame not only in the U.S. but even in other countries. Of its 2.6 billion active users worldwide, 467 million are from India. The data shows how YouTube has become an effective avenue for people to share their videos online.

6. More than 50% of YouTube users are male.
(Statista, Digiday)

About 54.4 percent of YouTube subscribers were male as of January 2023. Comparatively, about 46% of well-known social video site users were women.

Even if YouTube attracts equal men and women, it is still largely male-dominated, claims Digiday. Men visit the website for 44 percent longer each month, accounting for 90% of the viewers across 51 content categories. 

7. 20.7% of YouTube’s total ad audience is users aged 25-34.

(Datareportal)

Translating to 519.2 million or 20.7% of YouTube users are 25-34 years old, 16.7% or 419.7 million are from age 35-44, 15% of YouTube’s total ad audience or 377.0 million are from 18-24 years of age.

Meanwhile, users of older age brackets make up the following: 12% or 301.6 million users are aged 45-54, and 9.0% or 227.1 million are aged 65 and above. 

While the least number of users in terms of age are those aged 55-64, which only comprise 8.8% of YouTube’s total ad audience or 221.3 million.

Figures may still differ due to the variation of interests of people of different age groups.

8. 35% of millennials prefer YouTube for video content.

(Comscore)

Millennials consume more digital video than the average person; an impactful finding from a study conducted by Comscore revealed their stated preference for digital video over traditional TV.

Among Millennials, traditional TV continues to outpace digital video in terms of time watched. But when Millennials were asked to name just one provider they liked for any video material, YouTube came out with 35% of the vote.

YouTube for Business Statistics

Aside from enjoying uploading and watching videos, YouTube offers more. Many businesses use this platform as billions of people are actively using it.

Not only that, YouTube has become an avenue for video content creators to gain money, as well. One can earn dollars if one qualifies for the monetization program of YouTube based on the number of subscribers and views.

Let us check out more statistics on YouTube for Business.

9. The platform generated $28.8 billion in revenue in 2021.

(Business of Apps)

In the last four years, YouTube has recorded a more than 30% revenue rise. This indicates that YouTube is growing as a business thanks to its content creators, premium users, and companies that use it for marketing. In 2021, it generated $28.8 billion, a 46% increase from data from 2020.

10. YouTube channel Mr. Beast generated the most revenue in 2021, at $54 Million.

(Forbes)

Many people across the globe consider video content creation as a professional career. Once qualified for monetization, you will generate an income depending on the number of views you will get.

According to Captiv8, SocialBlade, and Pollstar via Forbes, Mr. Beast acquired enormous revenue in 2021 with $54 million.

11. YouTubers can make between $0.01 to $0.03 per view.

(Mint Life)

YouTube pays content creators with at least 1000 subscribers through AdSense. One can get an income through the following:

• Ad revenue: Earn revenue through Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads.
• Channel memberships: make recurring monthly payments in exchange for special perks you offer.

YouTube Channel-Subscribers Statistics

51 million YouTube channels that have over 10 million subscribers. Still, some are yet to get that far. The number of subscribers per channel affects the amount of pay they can get from AdSense, considering the total number of views.

Here is data showing more apparent how the number of subscribers of a channel affects the potential income a YouTuber may get.

12. 88% of YouTubers have less than 1,000 subscribers.
(Alan Spicer)

A significant majority of YouTubers have yet to reach 1,000 subscribers. According to the data, those with 1 to 1000 subscribers have potential monthly earnings of $0 to $50; this means a YouTuber may start gaining money by uploading videos but may entice more subscribers so they can get more.

13. 2.5% of YouTubers have between 10,001 and 100,000 subscribers.
(Alan Spicer)

Only 2.5% of YouTubers have 10,001 and 100,000 subscribers, making it a competitive range. These creators can earn between $500 and $5,000 per month. If you reach 100,000 subscribers, you will be part of the YouTube Creator Awards and receive a Silver Button.

14. Only less than 1% reach 100,001 to 1,000,000 subscribers.
(Alan Spicer)

If those who reach 100,000 subscribers receive a Silver Button, YouTubers with at least a million subscribers will get a Gold Button Award from YouTube. Only 0.4% of YouTubers came from 100,001 to 1,000,000 subscribers with a projected earning of $500 to $5000 monthly.

 15. 0.01% of YouTubers have over 10 million subscribers.

(Earth Web)

YouTubers with at least 10 million subscribers can earn a certain amount monthly with the Diamond Button. Recent statistics show over 600 YouTubers have at least 10 million platform subscribers. 

Although that number might appear minor compared to YouTube's 51 million total channels, it represents a tremendous achievement. The projection is that those who received the Diamond Button will earn at least $500,000 monthly.

Conclusion

Watching YouTube videos has become part of the lives of billions of people worldwide, male or female, young or old; this shows the impact the site made on many lives. According to data given, around 2.6 billion users use YouTube in a month; this makes YouTube the most popular search engine next to Google.

More than 1 billion mobile YouTube views happen daily, and an average mobile YouTube viewing session spans more than 45 minutes. Aside from regular videos, YouTube shorts generate more views in a single day, estimated at 30 billion daily.

No other video-sharing site beats YouTube to date.